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Offline chriswalters

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How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #-1 on: January 04, 2017, 03:04:24 PM »
Hey there!  Just ordered my PBC with the ash pan accessory.  After cooking and after everything has cooled, where is everyone dumping their ashes?  Metal trashcan, etc? 

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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« on: January 04, 2017, 03:13:57 PM »
Ashes work well in a garden.
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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2017, 03:44:05 PM »
In my neighbor's flower bed  ::)

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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2017, 03:47:17 PM »
Haha, point taken.  I guess my question is more around what container to dump the ashes from the ash pan in, before deciding what to ultimately do with them.  Small metal trash can work best? 

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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2017, 06:43:41 PM »
Ashes work well in a garden.

I'd be careful if you're burning anything other than pure, untreated wood. Some of the additives used for binders, easier lighting, etc. may not be something you want in your tomatoes. Jes' sayin'.
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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2017, 08:18:39 PM »
I use a metal ash can, the great thing is that even if they are still hot it's not fire hazard once the metal lid is on and locked in place, no garden here to spread on.
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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2017, 09:49:18 PM »
I found a metal trash can that looks like a smaller version of the old style galvanized trash cans (I think it's a 6 gallon one).  I had a couple of these I used for birdseed because you can flip up the handle to lock the top in place to keep squirrels out (squirrels will eat right through a plastic bucket and lid).  Been using one for about 10 years with the smoker.  I let the ashes go out and a day (or more) later I dump them into the can and seal the top (locking it in place with the handle).  When the can is pretty full, it fits nicely inside a kitchen trash bag so I can dump the long cold ashes into a bag for disposal.  By then they have been cold for days or even weeks so I know they are 1000% out.

Not a photo of my can, but it looks like this.....


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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2017, 08:54:38 AM »
Yup! Thats what i got found it on Amazon, 
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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2017, 10:48:54 AM »
And.... if you can wait for the ashes to grow cold ( overnight is good timeframe to check them and confirm they are COLD )

THIS >>>>http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Head-5-gal-1-75-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vac-BH0100/202017218

It is cheap, and a great way to remove the ashes without stirring them up. The paper filter does a good job at containing the fine ash, so it is not all blowing back into the air. But, be sure to not lean over the top of it while it is on...otherwise - you will get a little ash in your diet  ;D

Because it fits a standard 5 or 6 gallon bucket - you now have a way to transport and dispose of the ashes. Buy the 5 gal. bucket and  a lid.  ;)

HINT: Place a  brick or 2 in the bottom of the vacuum bucket. It will provide enough ballast so that you do not turn he vacuum over overtime you "snug up" the hose when dragging it a little during use.
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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2017, 10:09:16 AM »
I found a metal trash can that looks like a smaller version of the old style galvanized trash cans (I think it's a 6 gallon one).  I had a couple of these I used for birdseed because you can flip up the handle to lock the top in place to keep squirrels out (squirrels will eat right through a plastic bucket and lid).  Been using one for about 10 years with the smoker.  I let the ashes go out and a day (or more) later I dump them into the can and seal the top (locking it in place with the handle).  When the can is pretty full, it fits nicely inside a kitchen trash bag so I can dump the long cold ashes into a bag for disposal.  By then they have been cold for days or even weeks so I know they are 1000% out.

Not a photo of my can, but it looks like this.....



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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2017, 10:19:08 AM »
That is the official ash disposal unit here at Backyard Jack's BBQ in Byron.

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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2017, 04:23:34 PM »
And in nearly 15 years I have not found a squirrel or chipmunk that can figure out how to open it and get to the birdseed, so those work great for that also.

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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2017, 04:56:02 PM »
And.... if you can wait for the ashes to grow cold ( overnight is good timeframe to check them and confirm they are COLD )

THIS >>>>http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Head-5-gal-1-75-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vac-BH0100/202017218

Because it fits a standard 5 or 6 gallon bucket - you now have a way to transport and dispose of the ashes. Buy the 5 gal. bucket and  a lid.  ;)

HINT: Place a  brick or 2 in the bottom of the vacuum bucket. It will provide enough ballast so that you do not turn he vacuum over overtime you "snug up" the hose when dragging it a little during use.

This is exactly what I need. Had never heard of it until this post. Thanks tee
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Re: How to safely dispose of ashes after cook
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2017, 06:33:20 PM »
And.... if you can wait for the ashes to grow cold ( overnight is good timeframe to check them and confirm they are COLD )

THIS >>>>http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Head-5-gal-1-75-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vac-BH0100/202017218

Because it fits a standard 5 or 6 gallon bucket - you now have a way to transport and dispose of the ashes. Buy the 5 gal. bucket and  a lid.  ;)

HINT: Place a  brick or 2 in the bottom of the vacuum bucket. It will provide enough ballast so that you do not turn he vacuum over overtime you "snug up" the hose when dragging it a little during use.

This is exactly what I need. Had never heard of it until this post. Thanks tee

My pleasure to share something that  has worked great for me. ;D
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