CompuServe Thread

Wood ash

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#674From: David Colker/CAFeb 8, 1992 11:07 AM
Yet another composting question: I was plan on layering in wood ash in my compost pile. But I realized that occasionally I burned one of those prefab logs – Duraflame by name – in the fireplace that is the source of the wood ash. I know that charcoal is not supposed to be added to the compost piles. Would the same apply to these prefab logs? I'm not sure if there is anything toxic in them (in fact, I am not sure at all what is in them, although I think it is some kind of wax compound and wood products – next week I'll call the company and try and find out). Any thoughts on this? — David
#781From: David ElsFeb 10, 1992 11:17 AM
Hi David, You're right about the Duraflame logs being treated with all sorts of chemicals. I would not use the ash in your compost pile. Alison
#811From: David Colker/CAFeb 11, 1992 1:10 AM
Thanks for the warning. I'll clean out the ashes presently in the fireplace and start anew. – David