Succulents, Yucca, and Cacti Trash Container Do Not Compost Succulents, yucca and cacti cannot be normally composted with your other yard/organic waste due to their exterior spines and needles. If disposing curbside, ensure that they are fully contained within your bin. Ways to Reuse Donate, Sell or Trade a Healthy Plant If your plant is healthy and in good condition, give away your plant to a friend or neighbor, or sell / trade through online plant groups. Did You Know? From One Succulent into Two Did you know that one succulent can be made into many succulents? All it takes is a single leaf or cutting to create a new succulent. Watch the video below to find out more about propagating succulents: