[USCC] Ash from Tree & Brush Burning in Compost

[Ron Alexander]

Ken,
It would be simpler to do a 'lime' equivalency test on it and use it as a
liming agent.
Thanks,
Ron


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Subject: [USCC] Ash from Tree & Brush Burning in Compost


Good late afternoon before a holiday,

I just received a question about putting the ash from a tree and brush
burning site into a municipal composting operation.  They are having trouble
moving chips so they are going to burn some and are trying to figure out
what to do with the ash.  Are there any problems with wood ash in a
composting operation?  What if they stay below 10% by volume of the ash to
the compost?

Thanks for any help,

Ken Powell
Environmental Scientist
Kansas Department of Health & Environment 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320 Topeka,
KS  66618 Phone  785-296-1121  Fax  785-296-1592 email
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