Dave Hill wrote:
They can be composted no problem. They take a while longer because
they are waxy.
Bags need to be thick, they prick holes in thin bags.
You only have to look at a pine forest floor to see what you get.
I run complete branches through the shredder.

Make a great compost for Indoor Azalias, and other ericasia loving
plants

I may have to try some as a mulch for my new blueberries. Never had any
success with them, thought I'd give it a last try