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Why is dirt not allowed in the compost bin? (lemmy.world)
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I have old soil in pots that I don't want anymore. It's full of roots and weeds, and not of any use to me anymore. How should I dispose of this soil? edit sorry for the weird photo size. i will do better next time.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Can you just dump the soil in your garden, yard, or a near by park? We're not talking a truckload, just like 2 or 3 flower pots right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This is an interesting idea that I hadn't considered. I could dump them out on the nearest tree on the sidewalk. Thanks for the suggestion!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Please don’t.

Your houseplants could be an invasive species.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Please don’t.

What if the OP’s houseplants are invasive species?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

OP said the flower pots are full of weeds. Sounds like even if the plants were an invasive species, 1) they're already dead, and 2) they were out-competed by the local species.