Ash
Reduce
Switch to other forms of heating for example, electric, ground source heat pumps.
Compost garden waste instead of burning it.
Reuse
Mix wood ash with a small amount of water to create an mild abrasive paste to clean tarnished metals, clean dirty glass, and even remove adhesives and sticky residue.
Use wood ash in the garden by digging into boarders and beds but use sparingly as too much could change the soil PH.
Use wood on icy or slippery paths to provide some grip and traction. It is an inexpensive, eco-friendly alternative to salt or chemical ice melters. Just be sure to use it safely and sparingly for best results.
Recycle - in your household recycling bin
No
Other places to recycle and other information
Add wood ash to a garden compost heap. Purchase a home composting bin, there are various types available through East Sussex County Council or online and in garden centres.
Take wood and coal to an East Sussex County Council run Household Waste and Recycling Site
Refuse bin
Yes, only wood or coal ash from your indoor domestic fireplace.
Tip: Double bag ash to prevent it flying around when your bin is emptied.
Do not place wood or coal ash in garden waste bins.
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