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Debris from firepit

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I've got a small firepit that I burn personal documents in. When it's all burnt can I add it to the garden? It's a mix of sand, paper and wood.
Would it harm anything?

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  • RAS
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    If you have a compost bin, sprinkle it on top.
    The person who has not made a mistake, has made nothing
  • OneYorkshireLass
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    I don't have a compost bin. I daren't start one as next door's compost bin was a haven for rats :-/
  • RAS
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    In that case, either sprinkle it very lightly on the soil, or make a small trench in bare soil (edge of a hoe size) and sprinkle it in and cover.

    Wood ash is great for onions but wood ash when wetted becomes caustic for a while so best not put it on live plants.
    The person who has not made a mistake, has made nothing
  • WeAreGhosts
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    I don't have a compost bin. I daren't start one as next door's compost bin was a haven for rats :-/

    lol i remember that. the cat quite liked chasing them :eek:
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