ASH (COAL AND WOOD)

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Wood ash is recyclable with your garden waste but coal ash should be put in your general waste bin.

Wood ash can be:

• Put it in your household garden waste collections (if this service is offered in your area);
• Taken to the recycling centre and recycled with garden waste;
• Added to your home composting bin;
• Used as a soil fertiliser.

Ash from coal or anthracite:

• Put in your general waste bin since it has little or no nutritional benefit and is potentially harmful to soil, plants and consumers of edible produce.

Note: Always let the ash cool down before placing in any bin.

You can find more information on using wood ash in your garden from The Royal Horticultural Society.