These have been there for years and I went out and decided to see if I could pull some up out of the yard. I bought a house that has been neglected and had as a ton of these from old landscaping. How do you dispose of these??
2007-06-20 13:06:38 · 11 answers · asked by Time4Tivo 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
if they are still in good shape free cycle them http://www.freecycle.org and see if you have a chapter in your area...I am sure someone would have a use for them!
2007-06-21 03:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
They don't easily rot as they have collected that much oil when they were in use, so, you could always get them up, wash them off and advertise them.
Depending on how old they are the spikes could be worth money to a collector.
What ever you get for them is better than nothing.
Or,
Try and re use them elsewhere in the garden, they make a good base for a greenhouse.
Or,
Buy a wood burning stove/Arga and a chain saw, chop them up for fuel.
Might last you a couple of years because they burn well.
2007-06-20 13:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by FMAACMSkipppy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the "cross ties" are still in good condition post them on your "Freecycle" or local shoppers guide as give-aways. People pay for these to do landscaping. If they are in poor condition I would suggest you simply pile them out of the way somewhere or take to a landfill. If you have to handle them be sure and wear gloves. If the creosote gets in your skin or even worse goes in with a splinter, "Ouch".Do not burn them as the preservative will ruin the soil at the burn site.
As for the plates and spikes any junk dealer will gladly take them off your hands just for the scrap value.
2007-06-20 13:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some out by the curb with a note on them saying you have a lot more in the back yard if you want them. That is what I did with things I did not want when I moved, and they were gone in a flash. Lots of people would want those planks.
2007-06-20 13:14:51 · answer #4 · answered by syrious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-01 08:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People want these! They will actually help you dig them up if they can have them. Even if the "planks" are partly rotted. As someone else said, put one on the curb with a sign and soon they'll be gone.
2007-06-21 13:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you need to take them to the dump...also make sure that you wear gloves, because the old railroad timbers are soaked in creasote, which is an old chemical that preserves the wood, but it is not good for you at all....
2007-06-20 13:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to the landfill. The one here charges $8 for the first 800 pounds. Check your county's website for locations.
2007-06-20 13:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by Tapioca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freecycle!!! The large bolts and nails may be collectiables though! $$$
2007-06-20 19:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like all these answers! I would try to make some $ off them if possible, though.
2007-06-20 13:22:50 · answer #10 · answered by nan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋