Ash Buckets

[mu2bdriver]

What do you guys use? I need something in the range of 5 gallon-ish and haven't found much that will last more than a season or two. I'm actually leaning more towards an old tall soup pot but curious to hear other member recommendations.
Thanks in advance.

 

[svk]

Old wide mouth metal wash bucket that holds about 4 gallons.

 

[Rudedog]

I use a 5(?) gallon galvanized steel trash can with a lid.

 

[rancher2]

I use a galvanized water bucket it holds about four gallon. That is about the amount of ash after one full fill of wood in the Garn.

 

[Iaff113]

Just a steel trash can. I don't usually put real hot stuff in it from just dumping my ash pan. But it has held up for a long time.


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[babybart]

I use a 5(?) gallon galvanized steel trash can with a lid.

What he said only I get the 10 gallon with a lid at Tractor Supply. I store everything in them, horse oats, dog food, cat food, bird seed, deer corn....

 

[CaseyForrest]

 

[svk]

Those are also good for birdseed as only a raccoon or larger animal can flip the lid.

 

[mu2bdriver]

You guys are great! 40 minutes later I get so many responses and thanks to Amazon prime I have my Behrens 6 gallon coming Thurs!

 

[babybart]

I really like Amazing Prime... !

 

[mu2bdriver]

No doubt! I have a relatively small ash pan and usually empty it out everyday if I'm motivated or I'll just run the stove continuously for a couple of days and then dump all the ashes out and start fresh. I have a big 55 gallon drum I leave them in and spread them on the grass in the non-winter months but I've burnt through too many plastic pails with still warm/hot ashes during the transition but haven't found quality steel pails locally.

Thanks again guys!

 

[Marshy]

Too many house fires start with people putting ashes in a combustible container and setting them outside on the porch. People don't think there's anything in those ashes but they can be loaded with small embers they get extra oxygen once dumped into a pail.

 

[svk]

Mine either get poured in the snow or the bucket is set way out in the middle of the driveway in case something were to light back up.

 

[mu2bdriver]

...or the bucket is set way out in the middle of the driveway in case something were to light back up.

Same here but while I know what my thought progress is on it I don't trust others to do the same with similar care. Nobody besides me is allowed to dump anything out and I'm OK with that. I remember melting a pail when an ember caught the side and I let it burn. Those cheap 5 gallon pails will go up really fast and if it was left on a deck or near another combustion source I can see how a worst case scenario gets played out.

 

[svk]

Same here but while I know what my thought progress is on it I don't trust others to do the same with similar care. Nobody besides me is allowed to dump anything out and I'm OK with that. I remember melting a pail when an ember caught the side and I let it burn. Those cheap 5 gallon pails will go up really fast and if it was left on a deck or near another combustion source I can see how a worst case scenario gets played out.

A classmate had her garage burn down when her dad left a bucket of ashes next to it. Almost 30 years ago and I still remember that every time I empty ash!

 

[mu2bdriver]

Good lesson learned. The whole thing about an ounce of prevention vs a pound of cure. I'm never surprised with the lack of attention to detail most people possess. It's actually a testament to good luck.

 

[unclemoustache]

I have a 1-gallon metal bucket, a 2 gallon metal bucket, and a small metal trash can - probably 20-30 gallons. I load up one of the small buckets and set it on the back (concrete) patio for a few days. Then I dump it in the bigger trash can. I have yet to empty the big can - looks like I'll need to do so pretty soon, and I think I'll get by with only two full cans this year.

 

[Big_Al]

Use a 2 gallon metal bucket. Stove only needs done 2-3 times a year so it doesn't get used a lot. Usually can find a hole somewhere that needs filled.

 

[SteveSS]

10 gallon galvanized bucket with lid that I ought from Ace Hardware like CaseyForrest posted.

 

[olympyk_999]

10 gallon galv. with lid also...mines around 30 years old, my dad had it when he burned in his old house, I got it when I started burning about 6 years ago, it looks just like the new ones sold today but much heavier material...