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Potting Soil #870212

Asked May 26, 2024, 8:40 PM EDT

What should be done with potting soil after it has been used?

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hello, 

Thanks for reaching out! There are a few options for used potting soil. You can add the soil to your compost pile, or you could use it to fill holes in your lawn. 

Here are a few facilities in Dakota County that accept garden soil: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Residential/Organics/Pages/yard-waste-disposal.aspx

For other ideas, this article from the Oklahoma State Extension contains more information: https://extension.okstate.edu/articles/2023/reusing_potting_soil.html

Good luck! 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 27, 2024, 12:11 PM EDT

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