disposing of old powder

[UncleWalther]

I've got some old powder that I don't plan to use. Anyone know how to dispose of it safely?

 

[prosper]

Send it to me, then you won't have to worry about it

 

[prosper]

Actually, plants apparently like all the nitrates in it, spread it across your lawn

 

[762nato]

Yep it is great lawn fertalizer.

 

[UncleWalther]

Yep it is great lawn fertalizer.

would it create a fire-hazard though?

 

[canucklehead]

Not unless it's a solid line of powder. Personally, I'd just light it on fire in small quantities. But then again, I'm a pyromaniac and I like to burn things....

 

[Why not?]

What kind of powder is it?

Is there something wrong with it? Surely there just be someone in Lethbridge who can use it, other than your lawn or garden.

Ted

 

[joe-nwt]

Not unless it's a solid line of powder. Personally, I'd just light it on fire in small quantities. But then again, I'm a pyromaniac and I like to burn things....

What's wrong with LARGE quantities? Are you prejudiced against large quantities of powder? Explain yourself.

Humph! And you call yourself a pyromaniac.......

 

[Garand]

Save it until Jim Thompson's match 20 August and I'll pick it up when we come down from the Hat!

 

[BWANA]

Sounds like your problem's solved,,,,just give it away !!

 

[canucklehead]

What's wrong with LARGE quantities? Are you prejudiced against large quantities of powder? Explain yourself.

Humph! And you call yourself a pyromaniac.......

Small quantity to me = less than two pounds.

 

[prosper]

Most I've ever burned at once was 1lb. It was good

I've heard that an 8-pounder puts on quite a show

 

[Garand]

Disposal of 8 pounds would be a really slow day!!

 

[X-man]

Unless we're talking about black powder, smokeless powder that isn't under pressure isn't explosive...in fact it is actually described as a "flammable solid" rather than an explosive. Touch a match to some outside and it won't explode, but simply burn and smolder. Unless the powder has "turned" and has a strong chemical smell or has changed colour/shape significantly, it should still be fine to use. With the cost of components these days, you shouldn't have any problems finding a new home for it. Don't want to do that...scatter it your flower beds. As the other guys have said, it is great fertlizer, albeit a little on the expensive side.