I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. double bust. I used to have a collection of about 20 of them for feeding brewers grain in the . Makes great planters and storage. We have enough equipment to germinate seeds for years, plus give away equipment to our contract gardening partners. I asked him if I could have some and he asked me how many!! How about YOU? I was disappointed but I still go back there because of their prices. If you have or know anyone that has empty unwanted cattle mineral tubs. We then take the food downtown and feed the hungry and homeless (and ourselves). I carried home a bale of hay that one of my neighbors left sitting by their trash cans at the end of the fall decorating season. Molasses tubs for sale. Here in the U.K. if items that are recyclable are found in your rubbish bin (trash) you can be fined. After lugging them to the post office, was told it was illegal to mail anything labeled with liquor or wine on the box. I also scores a very large blue plastic bin from a person moving out of the storeage unit next to mine. Where do you get those large galvanized steel troughs? I picked up a couple of these and tried everything I could think of even storing bleach in them, could never get the smell out. Yeah, something seems inherently wrong with this. I have not seen any illnesses. Thank you! Any farm store would have it. Just ask & you can get all you need. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. AMERIAG Mineral Feeders! Poultry Feeders & Waterers Shop All. Purina and Olsen's are teaming up to recycle those used tubs you've got laying around! Dont forget that ranchers also have large plastic buckets molasses tubs that the cattle lick the molasses out of the tubs. Yup, weve used those cat litter buckets for a couple of years. And I learned some great new things too. .use some salt and some dishwashing liquid and waterscrub, rinse real good and. Your email address will not be published. Dont chance being the one they make an example of! Panera bread pickle buckets with coffee grounds in them. Once cattle done with whatever is inside the container, it is blowing Round in pasture. I asked her what she was going to do with them and she said I could have them. And except for two plants I bought cheap last summer, even the plants are recycled people who moved and dumped them in the trash, poor things , Oh and re recycling, I also get Burlap bags from a nearby coffee roaster and he gave me sturdy plastic bags for my grocery shopping. I was disappointed and was so sorry for those seedlings. You can find plants and seeds on craigslist also. With the Tidy Cat buckets I drill drainage holes in the bottom and they make good bright yellow planters. I wished you lived closer to me! Research composting on the internet and articles there will tell you what ratios of green material , Brown material, etc to use. Its a skill, so dont expect to be good immediately. I did not know that Home Depot gives away their plant pots. Well I am glad that this worked out for you. Had 150 lbs of Mineral. Over here (Kuwait) I randomly find great stuff near trash piles, aka plant pots and such. Drop off empty, debris-free 200-250 lb cattle tubs, August 1 through August 20, 2022. They were tired by the end of the day! Thanks for the info! They dont recycle gardening containers or allow the customers to take them home. Home Depot does NOT. Checked out Craigslist, and at first, the only concrete blocks I found were for a price. Not sure what Ill do with all of those, but I will be giving some away to friends. Thank you for supporting One Hundred Dollars a Month. Previously just wrote a comment on free buckets. I know it works on bar codes etc. THE IMPORTANT THING TO KEEP IN MIND IS THAT THESE SHOPS WILL BE TOSSING THESE OUT IN LATE SPRING OR EARLY SUMMER [ WHICH IS PASSED THE TIME YOU MAY NEED THEM] SO I ALWAYS GO A GET THEM AND THEN HAVE THEM TO USE FOR THE NEXT YEAR. Our moto is community helping community. I asked if I could have the plants they were taking out. Looking for a good gardening book? Copyright 2023 One Hundred Dollars a Month - Disclosure Policy- Design by Sharon Hujik. Worked for me. This entry was posted If mailing to service people overseas, those same boxes go at out domestic rate, not foreign. Report We also go to the dump every May when they have piles of free compost. Wahooo what a find! I do this with all my containers.works every time. Yes, Lowes also recycles. I work for the garden center that put on the chicken coop tour last year and we have what we call alley specials. It is our pot recycling program and dump it there location. Im scoring eight 275 gal totes (IBC) this weekend free for a rainwater collection system. So are flats. I used some in my rose garden 10 years ago and it is still working. Built a wall two-block high, and leveled out a new 615-ft bed in my yard. We had a special sticker we placed on them telling if the possible fines for mis-using federal property. I scored many buckets at the large office complex I work in. 12126 State Highway 111, Yoakum, Tx., 77995-6684. WD-40 will remove most adhesive from most anything. Horse Feeding Tools & Accessories Shop All. That might have been heart burn. Susan Thank you so much for the information about HOMEDEPOT Recycling Program on used nursery pots. I bought mine at Wilco. it works as well or better then black plastic or the commercial weed barrier. Have dozens of empty mineral tubs in orange and blue, more as the horses empty them. Tarson Pools & Spas for more then 75 Years is your local dealer for industry leading inground and aboveground Swimming Pools, Spas, Billiards, Patio Furniture and More in Syracuse, NY I dont remove those large stickersit takes too much time and the end result is usually not very attractiveI use a wallpaper print I like and cut out an area to cover the label spray glue it onthen spray, or brush over it with a waterproof outdoor clear acrylic Same thing has happened before with plants, and only at Home Depot. Buckets, Tubs & Tanks Little Giant 2 Quart Rubber Feed Pan HP1 $6.99 Farm & Home Logo 5 Gallon Bucket Pink $5.99 Behrens Oval Tub Galvanized Steel - 5.5 Gallon $19.99 Farm Innovators 5 Gallon Heated Flat Back Bucket $47.99 5 Gallon Plastic U-Jug with Flexible Hose Opaque $24.99 Farm Innovators 1500W Cast Aluminum Submergible De-Icer H-419 $59.99 Horse Feeder Hangers & Brackets Shop All. I also had an opportunity to get free plants from a dumpster behind a company that caters to businesses. 7:30AM 5:00PM WeekdaysClosed: Saturday & Sunday, 2105 Industrial Park Road Van Buren, AR 72956, 2105 Industrial Park Road, Van Buren, AR 72956, Seed & Sow Agricultural Lifestyle Magazine, Farmers Coop Service Station Van Buren, AR, Farmers Coop Corporate Office Van Buren, AR, Farmers Coop Mena, AR (Southwest Outdoor Center), Spring Cattle Mineral Meeting Van Buren. coffee grounds. If you dont have a truck, you can usually borrow one from a friend. The Mini Sport is compact, measuring only 6' x 4', allowing it to fit through standard doorways and hallways. As far as open bags of soil, fertilizer, mulch etc, we give a % of based on the amount gone. No complaints about bedtime at all. I got a whole bunch of large to xx-large plant pots from someone who was selling his property and had tons of these planters on his property. Traditional and Quad! Makes great planters and storage. *All brands of clean, 200-250 lb. Minimum purchase 55 gallons. To remove lables off anything (that is not leather or cloth) use regular cooking oil. Do you have a good way to get the labels removed? It works really well! I go get them and plant my root veggies in them. The height is 16 inches, so I filled them with soil and planted longer-type carrots there that I cant plant in the bed, since my soil is heavy with lots of clay. Empty mineral tubs have25 or more at four dollars each. Now they keep them inside the gate and when I went in and asked they let me pick up what I could find out there , but at the tune of $2.50 and $3.00 bucks a piece. If you have empty pots you can leave them in the alley. Poke a hole in the bottom and use either plastic or cardboard cartons. Shop today! I also had the good fortune recently of asking a landscaper crew if they were going to Keep their empty pots and was told, if I pick them up, I was welcome to them. Hmmm, strawberry beds, Potato beds, Chicken nesting boxes. It will remove the glue without damaging the plastic. If you need some just take them. My biggest and best score was when the restaurant in our bldg closedi got their planter boxes, wooden crates, a big basket i store my garden tools in and two small tables all for FREE! Most boxes have handles, and some even come with dividers, which are great for glasses and fragile items. . Then ask them. The last time I was given a significant discount. With Plug-N-Play technology, it's easy to set up your hot tub. The seeds do start up, then I put some soil over that and give the plants added nutrients. As a Postmaster, I have sent Postal Inspectors out to visit with habitual offenders. Its been on my porch all winter but will become mulch for our raised beds this spring. Report Last Updated on: February 24, 2023 with Empty mineral tubs - $5 (Bremond) Of course this is all news to me, but apparently if you purchase a tree, plant, flower, yada yada, at Home Depot, you can bring the growing container back for recycling. Lisa. Well, not perfectly level, but good enough. Ive tried to bargain at other stores with gardening items has not worked. And last but not least is to call any Landscaping/ Tree Guys around [ who install Trees and Bushes] and ask is they have any Pots they would like to part with~. I also noticed a couple of pallets there, and found more on the sidewalk in front of my local feed store. I scored over 200 5 gallon pots and several dozen 1 gallon containers as well. If they do, much of our population will have no way to get mail, vote, etc. We (hubby and I) just had a conversation about thta yesterday. To weeks after babying these bushes of joy, he ran in the house in frantics. There should be a press release on this for the cheapskates like me out there. I save pickle jars, run them through dishwasher to clean them,but the lids still smelled . . 20 Gallon Grow Bags - 5 Pack Plant Grow Bags, Extra Large Fabric Pot with Handles, Portable Outdoor Vegetable Planters Bulk, Great Raised Bed Alternative for Patio, Deck, Growing Vegetables, Gardening, Homz Multipurpose 17 Gallon Plastic Open-Top Storage Round Utility Tub with Rope Handles for Indoor or Outdoor Home Organization, Black (2 Pack), Rubbermaid Roughneck Storage Totes 18 Gal, Durable Stackable Storage Containers, Great for Garage Storage, Moving Boxes, and More, 6-Pack, Rubbermaid Commercial Products Feed and Seed BRUTE Container with Lid, 20 Gallon Trash Can, Food Storage, labworkauto Nursery Pot 1 Gallon 1 Gal 2 Gal 3 Gal 5 Gal 7 Gal 10 Gal 15 Gal 20 Gal 25 Gal Nursery Container Injection Molded Pot Fit for Plants Soil Growers or Hydroponics (5, 25 Gallon), IRIS USA 20 Gallon Stackable Storage Containers with Lids and Easy-Grip Handles, Durable Plastic Totes for Seasonal Clothes, Blankets, Sporting Equipment and Garage Tool Storage, Black, 4-Pack, Storage Bins with Lids - 5 Packs Collapsible Storage Bins with Wheels 20 Gal Stackable Plastic Storage Bin Organizer with Double Doors & Secure Buckle, X-Large Storage Containers for Home Organizing Clothes, Clear Tan Color Door(80 Quart/20 Gal), Rubbermaid Roughneck Clear 95 Qt/23.75 Gal Storage Containers, Pack of 4 with Latching Grey Lids, Visible Base, Sturdy and Stackable, Great for Storage and Organization, Akro-Mils 66486 12-Gallon Plastic Stackable Storage Keepbox Tote Container with Attached Hinged Lid, 21-1/2-Inch x 15-Inch x 12-1/2-Inch, Clear/Blue, IRIS USA 19 Gallon Heavy-Duty Stackable Storage Totes, Plastic Container Bins with Durable Lids and Secure Latching Buckles for Seasonal Dcor, Sporting Equipment, Garage Tool Storage, Black, 6-Pack, Rubbermaid 28 Gallon Jumbo Clear Tote, Pack of 2, Stackable, Large Capacity, Clear Bins/Bright Green Lids, Home, Garage, and Office Storage Organizer, Durable Snap-Tight Lids, IRIS USA 132 Qt. Currently planted with onions and garlic. Wet newspapers and leave a couple of days. I use nail polish remover. For a plastic pot? Going to figure something out maybe empty my trunk so I can put them in there and tie the trunk shut? Thank you. You can also try WD40. I found some incredible reads that taught me so much and made me realize how much I didnt know. But lately they moved their dumpster, and I havent been able to get any more plants. Cattle are your livelihood - tubs are our expertise. As another posted commented, Ive heard that construction sites are good places to get leftover lumber, rebar and possibly wire mesh. Do have lids for tubs. cut the bottoms out of the pots so the roots will go into the soil from under the pot, To the people asking about removing the labels on buckets. Thanks EVERYONE for all your great Tips and for sharing in OUR LOVE of Gardens! Promote your business with effective corporate events in Dubai March 13, 2020 Can be used for water troughs, cat huts, small dog houses, flower, tomato, pepper, cuke plantings, starting trees, No Smoking, No Pets. Interested in seedling flats and larger pots, also. The kind of plain Jane pots trees come in when you buy them at a nursery. and well figure some way to get in touch..OK? Lowes will sell damaged plants real cheap, but home depot just throws the out. Go to the USPS web site & they have flat rate boxes, that you can order for free & your post man just drops them off to you in a few days There are ones that do cost on the same pages but you will see all the ones you should ever need where it shows the price it is like this $0.00 (free), no shipping charge or anything just completely free. I lived in Mpls/St. Wind and Rain Mineral Tubs offer the ultimate in weather resistance. Each voucher is for ONE (1) $4 credit for the future purchase of a Purina protein tub. Up to 2 Adults. I have collected soooo many Pots, Flats and big Containers over the years that it is now time to scale down! Write me here [ if its OK with Mavis.???] My gardening group, Decatur Is Growing Gardeners, (DIGG), was given permission to take what we could carry away before it was trashed. I hate to pay for useful things that other people throw away and I hate useful items going into the land fills. The kind of plain Jane pots trees come in when you buy them at a nursery. Product Comparison . Phoenix AZ. How to remove labels off buckets and jars. Holy canolies Batman, who on earth would PAY for a black plastic pot I thought. Great for gardens, flowers are yard.Tubs are 25-30 gallon tubs. There was alot that want bad, that we ate. Our McDonalds also gives away their used coffee grounds. This was a perfectly free solution! Baking soda and vegetable oil. Im in Florida. I started a veggie garden this year and while at my local nursery, I noticed a stack of plastic pots next to their dumpster. Please Omg why would you think they would be after you Paranoid.. dont you think they have better things to do besides Chase somebody getting boxes after all you are recycling. Whoa! Our Lowes and Walmart still have a recycle area of pots and flats. .. its usually around this time they do this. Remember to drill drainage holes in them. One day I went to see what Starbucks had near their dumpster, and saw a lady with the Ann Taylor outlet unpacking merchandise in their office near the back door, which was open. While it was there, I got lots of great stuff, but the all time best was the food dehydrator! I am totally jealous of you getting 2,000 bricks. Taco Bell stores have two dumpsters-one for garbage and one for boxes. I do this with my daughters hard cover books and dvd cases also. 55 gallon minimum purchase. But they closed it after someone fell and sued! I use kitty tidy cat litter boxes to plant in.just drill holes in bottom and keep lid to store soil for next year.they stack beautifully and free.the boxes make great trash boxes too.I leave handle on for easy moving.only problem Ive found it cant get label off so I cover 28th pretty contact paper, What brand of green house is that and where did you get it. If we have any unusable, it goes to the animals, so check with gleaners for some chicken chow. I thought I must have heard wrong so I went to take a look. They got rid of 2 buckets with lids twice a week! For holes in the plastics, I use a candle :). I am doing compost on the balcony so I dont buy any healthy soil. So in stealth like fashion I quickly scooped up all the buckets I could carry {I didnt want to leave the pots unattended to look for a cart} and headed over to the cashier stand. Im involved in a group that gets veggies and fruit that the organic health food store is gonna throw out and then cooks hot vegan meals with them (after cutting out any bad bits of course). I love this site for all the (free) helpful information. Learn how your comment data is processed. Great score! Last year my husband planted tomatoe and pepper plants so there would be a bounty crop. Is that even possible to keep them in large pots? I also scored over 2000 bricks for garden paths and a truckload of rabbit manure to toss in the compost pile. Great score! We also have plant donations. They even put them in the stack of pots from the free plants and helped me load them in my car! There are no chemicals that are harmful in them the tubs do not have holes youll have to drill out your own holes in the bottom but they work very well with above ground gardening. They were about a half inch too long to fit in my car. They had a cart with some flowers that werent watered, and looked about dead, I asked if I could just have it, so she asked and no but I could buy it for 50 cents. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. When it comes to nourishing and nurturing your animals, quality matters. We all have our unique talents. Homz Multipurpose 17 Gallon Plastic Open-Top Storage Round Utility Tub with Rope Handles for Indoor or Outdoor Home Organization, Black (2 Pack) 4.6 (2,685) $4699 ($23.50/Count)$49.89 FREE delivery Thu, Mar 9 Sterilite 16796A04 Storage Tote, 30 gallon, Cement Lid and Base (Pack of 4) 4.6 (1,572) $7592 ($18.98/Count) FREE delivery All bills paid. The big ring of cinnamon rolls is awesome for the larger pots, plus you get cinnamon rolls. Gold, indeed! . Ive got three beautiful build gardens with very little output. Lots of empty lick tubs to be used for gardening or planters most are all blue in color. She dumped her coffee grounds into her flower beds everyday, and she had beautiful flowers. Not that he would want to necessarily put a used {dirty} container in his sports car or anything, but still, knowledge is power. I used to have pigs and chickens when I worked at Food World grocery store over 20 years ago. Recently I needed some packing peanuts to fill the bottoms of some over over sized flower pots. Please email me @ mc2fgen@gmail.com. Items related to Empty mineral tubs plastic mineral tubs Spa Frog Mineral Cartridge Anipro Xtraformance Nutrition Protein Tubs Total feeds sheep mineral Vintage wash tubs with stand 4 plastic tubs used as flower pots. Sorghum was used to make confections and flavor meats by Americas settlers. You know what they say One mans trash is another mans treasure. So my neighbor suggested getting free concrete blocks to build a wall on the sloped side. Theyre always happy to get rid of their boxes, and the smaller sizes make them easier to carry while moving. Here are just a few of my favorites, narrowing this list down was tough! Nice to know Im not the only one who does this stuff. I consider myself extremely lucky to have a boyfriend who owns his own landscaping business; if only for the black plastic pots LOL !! I told him that except for the plant earth we just bought, I hadnt spent a dime on any pots, shelves (ones a discarded rattan shelf and one a pallet) or anything. So I made a paste of baking soda and let it sit in the lid overnight. We can get the black pots that you are talking about from our local garden centers for about $1 per pot. The only plant that survived was the ghost pepper. She was hungry. Taco bell.all food comes in bags IN the boxes. As someone whos spouse works for home depot- the plants are given to store to sell. plastic tub (any brand). If it will leach into the soil, why wouldnt it leach into the food being stored in it? They supply tape and other items they have. Ive spotted chipped planting pots (the expensive decorative type) at my local Home Depot store. In addition to inground pools, aboveground pools, spas and hot tubs, Cannon Pools also has a full line of swimming pool and spa products at your disposal. Also, NEVER pay for boxes! I did buy a pot for my new lemon pot because it is going to sit in the living room and will be a part of the decor but I got it at the dollar store 1/2 price because they were getting rid of them for winter. I do the same thing too. I want to grow my gardens in containers because of my crabgrass situation. I dont. Please keep in mind that those free boxes on the USPS site are also considered a federal offense if they not used for shipping through USPS. After all, I had 15 minutes to burn until my stain was ready so I took my time walking past the tables and carts of flowers and shrubs . scrub old coffee grounds through out the container let sit then fill with water and sit over night. Someday they will be a greenhouse. That should do it. The sun, rain, and algal growths cleaned the smell, grease, and residue from them, and then Id just scrub them down in the bathtub with a brush and a sponge. I am looking for 20-30 of them. Not to be a downer on that idea, but federal penalties arent fun. (sigh) One of the few things I miss about the States. I always assumed they were kept and reused. On the forest path was a mama deer and her two fawns. I suppose I could soak them in my bath tub. Oh wow, I definitely never knew that! It is amazing how much food goes to waste in this country. Im really excited now. That's why Purina's high-quality, research-proven products are formulated for optimal . They are made of excellent material and I really think they can somehow be "repurposed". Some counties even have free mulch or compost from the yard waste they pick up. Now there is also a plant nursery about a mile from me and they used to put those big five gallon or bigger containers out by the dumpster . Ya know what you could use in a pinch, if you dont need anything *too* strong? I found gold. If you need to start again use another corner. I stopped dead in my tracks. We love our dried tomatoes! I would never give away plastic frosting buckets(or sale) them as a person whom had been given a free bucket used it for food purposes and had sued for getting his customers ill. what a contradiction.. its already being used for food purposes.. makes ya think huh? . "Over there" he pointed, as he walked by, "and they are only $9.42 each". I wouldnt be the gardener I am today {or maybe not a gardener at all} if it werent for a few gardening books I picked up years ago. There were 11 left so I asked if they would mark them down more if I took all 11. If you have some you would like to 55 gallon drum of Molasses on sale for $217.50! Heavy duty, black, empty protein tubs with lids $10.00 each Measurements on black tubs are as follows: 19 inches tall 22 total inches across from exterior of lip for lid to exterior of lip for lid and 21 inches on interior without counting lip of tub for lid Must buy minimum of 10. Not a bad price , but free is much better in my world. I have an amazing hubby. Our Lowes used to do that, but we had some customers ruin it. They are on a cart near the back in our store. Roses can be done the same way. plastic tub (any brand). In fact the one I get mine from the owner uses them himself to plant his tomatoes in. Recycle Used Tubs. Oh yes, yes they do Bob. I put baking soda and hot water in mine. Works every time! Loved finding your blog post about free gardening containers at Home Depot. Ive gotten free pots from new housing developments after the landscaper has finished and left the pots behind with the trash. He doesnt get many of the 5 gallon containers but when he does I take those to. I have used it to remove labels on lots of things. Room for at least 5 more RVs. I save large prescription bottles and was having an awful time with the labels. We check it frequently for the larger pots (tree sized) since the grower makes us pay a $5 deposit on them, but gallons and 4 are usually plentiful. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. I am a brand new grower, and can never get carrot roots to grow from scraps, but the tops grow well, then when I plant the carrot, it lasts three days and the tops wilt. For years, Cannon Pools has been the area's leader for pool and spa products from small items like a Hayward skimmer basket, maintenance chemicals such as our exclusive Cannon Quick Tab . ANOTHER PLACE to get Pots and buckets is GARBAGE DAY for any town around you. I would gladly pay $10 for a large pot but they are more like $25 here :, ( seemed to work well. On the way there I passed by a man who was carrying a black 5 gallon plastic pot . As a former deli/bakery manager I would never give away plastic frosting buckets(or sale) them as a person whom had been given a free bucket used it for food purposes and had sued for getting his customers ill. so, ask away, but know if your told no, there is a reason. so next time you are the grocery store. Way to go! They decorate the inside of businesses with plants, like the ones you see in the malls and other businesses you go to. Put the sprouts in the paste and plant. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Secure Lid and Latching Buckles, 6 pack - Pearl, Durable Stackable Nestable Organizing Tote Tub Box Toy General Organization Small, 5-Pack Commercial Bus Tubs Box/Tote Box, Black Plastic Storage with Handles, Wash Basin Tub 8 Liter, IRIS USA 19 Gallon Heavy-Duty Plastic Storage Bins, 2 Pack, Store-It-All Container Totes with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, Garage and Metal Rack Organizing, Black/Orange, Rubbermaid Commercial Products Standard Bus/Utility Box, 4.625-Gallon, Gray, Plastic, Heavy Duty Restaurant Tub/Dishwashing Box for Kitchen Organization/Storage, Minekkyes 6-Pack Home Storage Bins, Plastic Container, Latching Box with Handle (Grey handle), IRIS USA 60 Quart WEATHERPRO Plastic Storage Box with Durable Lid and Seal and Secure Latching, Clear With Blue Buckles, Weathertight, 3 Pack, Gorilla Grip Large Capacity 3 Pack Clothes Storage Bag Organizer, 90L, Reinforced Handles, Thick Fabric for Blankets, Bedding, Clothing, Foldable Zipper Container Bags, Clear Window Closet Totes, Gray, Rubbermaid ECOSense Storage Containers with Lids, 18 Gal Pack of 6, Durable and Reusable Stackable Storage Bins for Garage or Home Organization, Made From Recycled Materials.
