Household Ash

Date: October 26, 2023

Household ash includes ash from wood stoves, firepits, charcoal grills and fireplaces. Do not burn your trash in these receptacles. This includes paperboard such as cereal and cracker boxes!

Ash can be used, in moderation, to help suppress odor from your compost but could cause issues if too much is added. Check with your local transfer station about how to dispose of household ash.

cooking grill filled with black charcoal and red embers

Questions? 

Please contact the Solid Waste General Helpline via email at solidwasteinfo@des.nh.gov or by phone at (603) 271-2925.


Visit our Managing My Waste page to learn about other types of household waste.