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I deposit mine by the bag full out back amongst the cactus and the critters. I have seen no evidence of any damage being done by the contents that I do dump there. However, it might be impossible for me to ascertain any damage. My "desert out back" is pretty barren without help from me.

Walnut, oak and some other species have a strong amount of toxic tannins in it, a self preservation thing, there roots give it off too to prevent some vegetation from growing under them.
That should be taken into account if using it for a mulch.
I take mine and mix it with my drained cooking oil/fat and pack it into used toilet paper and paper towel tubes with used paper towel at each end, works great for log starters in the fire place and fire pit.

Way back when we had a fire place in the house and a wood burning stove in the shop. I used to put sawdust in paper bags and dribble some paraffin wax in it. Some times some kerosene, as well. Used cooking oil is certainly more thrifty and probably just as good.


Spreading walnut dust in areas you don't want plant growth is pretty effective. Oak retards but doesn't stop growth.

&quot wrote:Walnut, oak and some other species have a strong amount of toxic tannins in it, a self preservation thing, there roots give it off too to prevent some vegetation from growing under them.
That should be taken into account if using it for a mulch.
I take mine and mix it with my drained cooking oil/fat and pack it into used toilet paper and paper towel tubes with used paper towel at each end, works great for log starters in the fire place and fire pit.

At this point I feel compelled top post this.
http://www.newpig.com/blog/spontaneous-combustion-it-can-happen-to-you/


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rob,
thanks for the info, for those that dont know here. Not needed for me. I fired an employee that after I told him about it, I left the job sight early, then stop back after all were gone to see the "rags" in a pile, not hung or disbursed,, called him on the cell, fired him!!!