Disposing Of Wood Ashes

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Ash goes into a metal pail with a lid, sits there for a week or so till the stove needs to be cleaned out again and then gets spread on the driveway for "traction" at least that's what i tell the wife....
 
Into the bush behind the house. If there's no snow on the ground I'll leave them in the metal bucket outside for a few days before dumping in the woods. It's usually damp enough during the burning season to not worry about starting the bush on fire.