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Disposal of "Hydrated Lime"

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  • 20-01-2019 5:47pm
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    Raven_k42
    Registered Users Posts: 351 ✭✭


    Hi

    In the process of moving home and there's a big bag of "hydrated lime" powder in the shed. I won't have time to do pH tests on the soil (out next week so that's a job for new owner !!). What's the best way to dispose of it ?. I don't want to leave it. Any suggestions appreciated.

    Many thanks,
    K


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    monty_python
    Registered Users Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭monty_python


    Feck it in the green bin??


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    mycro2013
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭mycro2013


    How big is the bag.


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    Raven_k42
    Registered Users Posts: 351 ✭✭Raven_k42


    Similar size to the large bags of compost - and about 30% used. I can try and see if there's a weight on the bag tomorrow. Don't fancy throwing it in the green bin - not convinced exposing the bin men to a blast is a good idea !. Is it dangerous or toxic at all ??


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    monty_python
    Registered Users Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭monty_python


    Raven_k42 wrote: »
    Similar size to the large bags of compost - and about 30% used. I can try and see if there's a weight on the bag tomorrow. Don't fancy throwing it in the green bin - not convinced exposing the bin men to a blast is a good idea !. Is it dangerous or toxic at all ??

    I've spread lime with my bare hands and didn't have any adverse reaction. I might be wrong but I don't think it's toxic atall. If you swallow it tho,. Different story then


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    mycro2013
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭mycro2013


    monty_python wrote: »
    I've spread lime with my bare hands and didn't have any adverse reaction. I might be wrong but I don't think it's toxic atall. If you swallow it tho,. Different story then

    It's non toxic but would be considered an irritant. If you know any local farmers they'll should take it off your hands as it is used as a natural disinfectant for cattle housing.


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