I recently bought a house – previous owner left all this in the shed. I’m assuming I can’t just throw it in the bin. Does anyone know what I should do to dispose of these things?
Look up your local tips/recycling centres. I had to take a load this summer. They usually take stuff like that and paints etc. that you can’t easily dispose of at home.
paulywauly99
Stick the plant food on your compost or just sprinkle it over your shrubs.
NineG23
You might be able to use some of it on the garden if you repackage it in something longer lasting that plastic bags -say glass jars – keeping photos of the instructions. The pesticides might be banned now so they can go to the tip. Most councils provide info on their refuse page on what to fo with these old chemicals.
Funky_monkey2026
Only last year did I finish off my grandad’s tomato feed. He died the day after Princess Diana.
Worried-Penalty8744
Lovely organophosphate front and centre there. Though you could mix it to 0.5% and use it as a topical headlice treatment
Gamma-HCH the front left box can also technically be used for that but you really don’t want to expose yourself to it; it’s pretty nasty stuff as is technically a neurotoxin and banned in like 180 countries for agricultural use. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindane
J-Mc1
Your local council’s website should have a section on disposing of hazardous waste. Each council may have a slightly differing process, so you really have to check i your own area.
Sweet_Focus6377
The local tip usually has a bin for this type of stuff which goes to high temperature incineration.
The white packet to the right isn’t pesticide. It’s a high nitrogen fertiliser with iron sulfate. If you have clay soil it will do it no harm whatsoever if you follow the instructions on the packet. It could safely be spread on a lawn especially if you have a dog peeing on it.
The_Nude_Mocracy
I inherited a shed like that full of random powders and chemicals on my allotment. Long story short, my neighbour set it on fire, and the shed literally exploded. That’s how I got rid of mine
PlasticMaintenance59
Black bag it
sc_BK
This is your typical oldtimers garden shed.
Seems like growing fruit and veg was chemical warfare for them.
Aggressive_Share803
Why don’t you keep them as vintage items. Just seal them shut. I think they are interesting enough.
Johnny-Alucard
You should have told the previous owners to come and remove it when you bought the place!
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Look up your local tips/recycling centres. I had to take a load this summer. They usually take stuff like that and paints etc. that you can’t easily dispose of at home.
Stick the plant food on your compost or just sprinkle it over your shrubs.
You might be able to use some of it on the garden if you repackage it in something longer lasting that plastic bags -say glass jars – keeping photos of the instructions. The pesticides might be banned now so they can go to the tip. Most councils provide info on their refuse page on what to fo with these old chemicals.
Only last year did I finish off my grandad’s tomato feed. He died the day after Princess Diana.
Lovely organophosphate front and centre there. Though you could mix it to 0.5% and use it as a topical headlice treatment
Gamma-HCH the front left box can also technically be used for that but you really don’t want to expose yourself to it; it’s pretty nasty stuff as is technically a neurotoxin and banned in like 180 countries for agricultural use. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindane
Your local council’s website should have a section on disposing of hazardous waste. Each council may have a slightly differing process, so you really have to check i your own area.
The local tip usually has a bin for this type of stuff which goes to high temperature incineration.
The white packet to the right isn’t pesticide. It’s a high nitrogen fertiliser with iron sulfate. If you have clay soil it will do it no harm whatsoever if you follow the instructions on the packet. It could safely be spread on a lawn especially if you have a dog peeing on it.
I inherited a shed like that full of random powders and chemicals on my allotment. Long story short, my neighbour set it on fire, and the shed literally exploded. That’s how I got rid of mine
Black bag it
This is your typical oldtimers garden shed.
Seems like growing fruit and veg was chemical warfare for them.
Why don’t you keep them as vintage items. Just seal them shut. I think they are interesting enough.
You should have told the previous owners to come and remove it when you bought the place!