Can't drive so no taking it to the tip. And theres too much to fit in in the rubbish bags. And its no good for the garden, so....???
2006-11-20 08:14:26 · 11 answers · asked by frostbitten 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It says here:
http://www.stovesonline.co.uk/wood-coal-ash.html
that wood ash is OK on the garden, but not coal ash.
2006-11-20 08:31:08 · update #1
Do what I used to do with it. I put it in the flower beds or either scatered it all over the yard but not where anyone would walk in it. When it rains, it will wash it in
2006-11-20 08:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by Satin Sheets 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Coal Ash is GOOD for the garden - coal is fosilised wood at the end of the day. Both sets of grandparents had coal burning fires and the ONLY way of getting rid of the ash was to put it on the garden.
2006-11-21 07:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a coal fire and heres what we have always done.
Most coal fires have a tray at the bottom for the ash to fall into. So every morning and evening, empty it into a tin, we have a proper fire ash tray with a lid, and leave it outside to cool down. Then use normal carrier bags without air holes to put the cool ash into. Use the same bag till full and then chuck it away. Simple.
2006-11-22 08:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Born Stupid but now Cured 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay no attention to the idiots that told you to spread coal ashes on your garden. Thats insane and completely stupid. Wood ashes are the only one that can be used for a fertilizer (potash), then you need to know what you are doing.
Some old timers used to spread the ashes after they cooled on their driveways. I live near a large foundry and they have their own landfill just for this purpose. I would check with local officials where you live and see if coal ashes are considered to be "clean fill " and maybe then there might be someone who would take your ashes to fill a low spot in their land. I see signs when I travel in my area of residence always looking for "clean fill" . Check it out and see. You might even see an advertisement in your local paper by someone looking for free "clean fill" if coal ashes prove to be "clean" to dispose of.
2006-11-20 23:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by HowFuzzyWuzee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coal is just fossilized wood, after it is burned, it is the same as wood ash. Use it in your garden and on your lawn sparingly, and water it in.
2006-11-21 21:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by Christopher K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coal ash can be good for the garden if you have clay dig it in and it will help brake down the clay
2006-11-23 13:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have a garden u can put ur ashes on the soil.as its good 4 the soil...
2006-11-20 16:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by sky_mum_always 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a ditch out back then dump the ashes in there.
2006-11-20 16:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by hottiegirl#1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont know where you heard no good for garden.You can spread lightly in yard and gardens.Water it down in a pile and you will have a little less.Then you can bag whats left.
2006-11-20 16:19:27 · answer #9 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You`ll have to get the council to come and collect it. There may be a charge after the first time.
2006-11-20 16:18:38 · answer #10 · answered by The BudMiester 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋