Hi folks,

Please forgive what is a fairly basic question from someone who
doesn't exactly do a lot of gardening.

I want to clear one of my garden borders to make my patio area bigger.
In order to do this I need to:
- dig up and dispose of the plants that are currently there (nothing
that I particularly want to keep)
- remove the soil from the bed
- break up and dispose of the concrete edging around the bed

The first bit isn't a problem. The local council will provide bages to
dispose of plant waste. However, they have stated that they won't take
soil or building materials.

I have a friend who can provide me tools to break up the edging. My
only problem is how to dispose of the concrete and soil. I've trawled
DIY shops for clues but with no success. Any ideas? The volume of soil
is not huge - the bed is about 10 feet x 2 feet max.

Thanks in anticipation.

Martin

(Martin G Bridges) wrote in
m:

The first bit isn't a problem. The local council will provide bages to
dispose of plant waste. However, they have stated that they won't take
soil or building materials.

Typical!

I have a friend who can provide me tools to break up the edging. My
only problem is how to dispose of the concrete and soil. I've trawled
DIY shops for clues but with no success. Any ideas? The volume of soil
is not huge - the bed is about 10 feet x 2 feet max.

Well.....Depending on the area....
But our local refuse center has a huge bin that is ONLY for concrete and
another for bricks....

As to the soil.....Ask about....Maybe one of your neighbours could use it?
They may even take it away themselves....

On 27 May 2003 05:57:12 -0700, (Martin G Bridges)
wrote:

Hi folks,

Please forgive what is a fairly basic question from someone who
doesn't exactly do a lot of gardening.

I want to clear one of my garden borders to make my patio area bigger.
In order to do this I need to:
- dig up and dispose of the plants that are currently there (nothing
that I particularly want to keep)
- remove the soil from the bed
- break up and dispose of the concrete edging around the bed

The first bit isn't a problem. The local council will provide bages to
dispose of plant waste. However, they have stated that they won't take
soil or building materials.

I have a friend who can provide me tools to break up the edging. My
only problem is how to dispose of the concrete and soil. I've trawled
DIY shops for clues but with no success. Any ideas? The volume of soil
is not huge - the bed is about 10 feet x 2 feet max.

Thanks in anticipation.

Martin

How about one of those Skipbags being advertised on TV? Try
http:\\www.skipbags.co.uk not as expensive as a real skip, £7.95 +
£35.95.

Or do as we did, hire a real skip and get rid of every single piece
of rubbish that clutters up your garden/shed/loft/garage all in one
satisfying go!

Rogan.

"Martin G Bridges" wrote in message m...
Hi folks,

Please forgive what is a fairly basic question from someone who
doesn't exactly do a lot of gardening.

I want to clear one of my garden borders to make my patio area bigger.
In order to do this I need to:
- dig up and dispose of the plants that are currently there (nothing
that I particularly want to keep)
- remove the soil from the bed
- break up and dispose of the concrete edging around the bed

Skip is the way to go - but why are you getting rid of the soil? You'll probably have to pay through the nose for
something no better.

Rod

Martin,

Doesn't your local council have a waste disposal site to which you can take
the concrete?

Regarding the top soil, think about using it elsewhere or put an advert in
the local freebie paper - someone is bound to want it if it's free.

Ron

(Martin G Bridges) wrote:

Hello Martin

MGB I have a friend who can provide me tools to break up the
MGB edging. My only problem is how to dispose of the concrete
MGB and soil. I've trawled DIY shops for clues but with no
MGB success. Any ideas? The volume of soil is not huge - the bed
MGB is about 10 feet x 2 feet max.

Local council tip or transfer station. If you turn up in a car with
your waste bagged, then you won't be charged. Small trailers ok too -
just make sure it doesn't look anything like "trade".

Turn up in a van or pickup and the Tip Mafia will get all shirty and
think you're trade trying to avoid landfill taxes and encourage you to
pay lots of money at the trade site.

--
Simon Avery, Dartmoor, UK Ý http://www.digdilem.org/

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from Rick McGreal contains these words:

As to the soil.....Ask about....Maybe one of your neighbours could use it?
They may even take it away themselves....

Try a sign at the gate; free topsoil,hardcore, and plants/compost
material. First come first served, bring your own barrow or bags.

Janet.