It will remove the glue without damaging the plastic. Liquor stores are the jackpot for boxes. They supply tape and other items they have. I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. Anyway got some really good plants that are still thriving. I believe my mistake on that episode was not getting their manager. Works like a charm on price stickers as well as removing black marker from things you buy at a resale shop. Over there he pointed, as he walked by, and they are only $9.42 each. charge $6 $7 for a medium size box?? (Dog walking pays off!) We also set plant material out there that is not what we consider salable. 55 gallon minimum purchase. 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 . Needed for garden raised bed project. Dont chance being the one they make an example of! Sturdy Hard Plastic Empty Mineral Tubs. I love that guy . Quite park. I kept my open for sales on strapping and packing tape hated it when I had to pay full price most drugstores had the tape on sale fairly regularly and I stocked up when it was on sale. 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. Awesome freebies Mavis! I asked her what she was going to do with them and she said I could have them. Works for me. You can wash the container out with bleach, but the pickle smell remains. I break them down and put them in the garage until neededI always have the perfect box that I need. Lowes will sell damaged plants real cheap, but home depot just throws the out. coffee grounds. Wipe it off with a rag and then wash off the paste. so next time you are the grocery store. PALLET OF 16 EMPTY MINERAL TUBS Online Auctions - 0 Listings | EquipmentFacts.com - Page 0 of 0 Powered by TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, TruckPaper.com & MarketBook.com SIGN UP NOW for the EquipmentFacts.com Weekly Update! Dozens of empty mineral tubs in orange and blue. ALTOSID AVALIA-4 In fact the one I get mine from the owner uses them himself to plant his tomatoes in. 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. Some of us work hard at saving money, some of us work hard at making money, some of us work hard at saving money and making money. That's why Purina's high-quality, research-proven products are formulated for optimal . How to participate? My husband works for Lowes (we dont say Home Depot in our house) and the deals he gets would make your heart swoon! They are made of excellent material and I really think they can somehow be "repurposed". Our Lowes and Walmart still have a recycle area of pots and flats. Its YOU! The guy I asked said which one? I said all of them? They called someone and then said I could take all I wanted. Then I started looking around. I scored a number of large Tidy Cat Cat litter buckets from a friend who recycles everything and five tires from a local tire store. The house is on a hill and already had two raised beds in the yard, one of bricks and the other concrete blocks, which I completed filled with herbs and veggies. All the same size and extremely strong with hand holes, there is hole in top and bottom of each box but sacrifice a damaged box to cover these. Do you have a good way to get the labels removed? Stupid autocorrect! Actually a little. I have lilac bushes I want to put in them to give them a good start. A comparable tub is about $15 new. 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. Then ask them. They were about a half inch too long to fit in my car. Cheap and easy: I have healthy vegetables just on my balcony. 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. If it will leach into the soil, why wouldnt it leach into the food being stored in it? 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. Put the sprouts in the paste and plant. Linda. We had a special sticker we placed on them telling if the possible fines for mis-using federal property. She was kind of a little standoffish about it also. You can get the left-over scraps (garbage) from any building site, any new construction, or landscaping project. Shoot I think I offered too much but still a great discount. I send packages of FREE-bies and CHEAP-ies to my oldest DD in the San Juan Isalnds. Pickle juice is very acidic. I just purchased flowers on clearance at Lowes. After lugging them to the post office, was told it was illegal to mail anything labeled with liquor or wine on the box. Than Rabbit manure with or without mineral tubs - $8 (Palmyra), Used Mineral/Protein/Molasses Tubs Needed - $1 (PORT ANGELES), hay cut 2022 4x5 & mineral tubs (Pleasanton), Empty Mineral Tubs For Sale - $4 (Garden City), WANTED: bathtubs, troughs, mineral tubs, large pots (Garfield). I need some of those huge pots! The cardboard is twice as thick as a regular box. As someone whos spouse works for home depot- the plants are given to store to sell. Just go ask for the project manager and tell them youd like to haul away their scrap for them. I am a volunteer Gleaner for many years, but have been a Gleaner since before i could walk. Each voucher is for ONE (1) $4 credit for the future purchase of a Purina protein tub. Great score! 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! I use the egg shells also. This entry was posted They are food grade so I did not have to worry about any paint or other hazardous chemicals. My animals wouldve loved that produce! Not a bad price , but free is much better in my world. Did you know that you can make thick slices of tomato, cut up your bell peppers and let the seeds dry a few days, etc., stick them in potting soil, keep them fertilized, and WHAMO! LOL, I call but the home depot store on the OR state border with Wa state which said they had no program like that then called the Wa state store which told me they did but the pot go back to the vender because there plants flowers and tree are vender item and not theres so to speak. Not that he would want to necessarily put a used {dirty} container in his sports car or anything, but still, knowledge is power. Not to be confused with molasses, whic Clean Mini RV park, 12126 State Highway 111, Yoakum, Texas, 77995 @ State Highway 77. Not only did I get a boatload of large black plastic pots for the greenhouse from the Home Depot, but I also stopped by the Albertsons bakery department and asked if they had any cookie or frosting buckets they wanted to get rid of. We have volunteer rasberries and dill. I was shopping in Sams Club one day and a lady was finishing up stocking their battery display. . They even put them in the stack of pots from the free plants and helped me load them in my car! Our eyes cought the culprit. We live near each other. Ive spotted chipped planting pots (the expensive decorative type) at my local Home Depot store. Receive a $4 voucher for each 200-250 lb. Our McDonalds also gives away their used coffee grounds. With the Tidy Cat buckets I drill drainage holes in the bottom and they make good bright yellow planters. Lisa. Did he just say $9.42 each? Simply fill it up with a nearby hose, plug it into any standard 110v . So I did cause it was like 9 dollars. My neighbor use to attach rope handles to his like the one pictured and take them to consignment sales and laugh all the way to the bank (I think was getting about $8-$10 for them). Makes excellent storage Tubs or Planters. Price: $5.00 Sturdy Hard Plastic Empty Mineral Tubs. I have found the boxes that bananas come in are great for moving boxes. Agreed I moved (packed into three large PODs) and used almost exclusively boxes salvaged from a local liquor store. By Mavis Butterfield on April 22, 2012 - 187 Comments. We will definitely keep this in mind each and every time we make a trip there. Lowes also recycles pots. Thanks for all the comments. I will gladly come pick them up . Indiana is not as progressive as I thought. I loaded up about 60 in my Toyota and brought them home. Do you clorox your pots before use, or just agree that shortening will add to the health of your plants? For a plastic pot? Only the tops grow. 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. 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 found gold. I am totally jealous of you getting 2,000 bricks. Not sure what Ill do with all of those, but I will be giving some away to friends. If u live on the west coast and near a frys food store or u live towards the east krogers go to the floral dept they have plenty of really nice black buckets. Also, NEVER pay for boxes! $.50 per gallon. By law the Post office is not allowed to earn any substantial profit, its expected to operate on a break even premise. cuz whatever they dont get rid of on the rack they either donate them or give them out to their customers. Ya know what you could use in a pinch, if you dont need anything *too* strong? The kind of plain Jane pots trees come in when you buy them at a nursery. Lift a corner and peel carefully. I was thrilled that they would not go into the land fill and I got something for free that many people throw out. If you have or know anyone that has empty unwanted cattle mineral tubs. Roses can be done the same way. Cattle are your livelihood - tubs are our expertise. The last few times I moved my home and work/office, I got all the boxes I needed there. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Secure Lid and Latching Buckles, 1 pack - Clear, Durable Stackable Nestable Organizing Tote Tub Box Sports General Organization Garage Extra Large, IRIS USA 19 Qt. I am also shocked at how much those Orange 5 gal buckets are at HD and Lowes. TennesseeTuxedo CT Supporter CT Supporter Joined Jul 9, 2011 Messages 18,962 MESSAGE. Gardening books hold kind of a special place in my heart. 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 Vitalix quality livestock supplements lead our customers to new levels of performance, efficiency, convenience and profits. Pictures speak for themselves good quality hay. Hi and thanks for sharing! The Mini Sport is compact, measuring only 6' x 4', allowing it to fit through standard doorways and hallways. She had a large stack of battery boxes already flattened. 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. Susan Drop off empty, debris-free (manure, mud, molasses, etc) tubs at your local Farmers Coop feed store, and well give you a $4 voucher to be used toward a future purchase of a Purina Protein Tub. Just dont come into the store asking if were going to put anything into the alley that day. I stopped by the entrance to a subdivision where a landscaping crew was replacing plants in the spring. Although I have come to the conclusion it doesnt hurt to ask, they normally will say yes, and who cares what they think because they dont know me. I just read your posts about boxes & yes I to refuse to pay for them. I ask for one, and have NEVER been refused! #fairisle #sco, Good morning from Fair Isle! FYI for your future need of boxes all new almost any size you need or want. I would love to find an opportunity to provide these to someone who needs them. If you have any that you would like to get rid of call or text Tracy. I do this with my daughters hard cover books and dvd cases also. Loved finding your blog post about free gardening containers at Home Depot. plastic tub (any brand). Johnny Have mineral tubs for sale at 4 dollars each cash. Horse Feed Bins Shop All. Plus, it only weighs 250 lbs. You can also go to Mc Donalds or restaurants for all kinds of cardboard boxes to spread out over your garden area with a layer of cardbosrd, newspapers, mulch. I think these are better than raised beds because they are about 24 high and you can reach the center without having to bend over or stretch. YEARS ago I um, I mean, a friend used to pick up the 3-day shipping boxes, turn them inside out, tape them back, and use them for regular shipping! 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. To drain water, instead to use rocks/sands, I used the pine cones. Usually, theyre very accommodating. Did you know the Home Depot has a recycling program? should take all the smell out but may have to repeat. I have shipped stuff from the UK in these and nothing got broken. 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. No luck, either. My only question now is, how do I know what to put in the soil so that it is effective but inexpensive? Horse Feed Bins Shop All. They are great for starting seeds. We then take the food downtown and feed the hungry and homeless (and ourselves). Its a skill, so dont expect to be good immediately. I scored over 200 5 gallon pots and several dozen 1 gallon containers as well. Sometimes the company where i work has catered lunches for their meetings and they always give me their plastic bowls with the plastic lidthese make great terriums for seed starters my cantalope is doing great! I know, cuz I worked for such places for years! . Wash out first dry and then i add backing soda and often spray then with white vinegar, swish around rinse and dry same with the lid. The only plant that survived was the ghost pepper. Promote your business with effective corporate events in Dubai March 13, 2020 Products with trusted sustainability certification(s). I didnt know about Lowes and Home Depot having the recycling of the pots. Stop and think am I going to need something like this later. Compared to other European countries the U.K. was relatively late with its recycling systems and has a lot more todo but I understand the USA is very poor when it comes to this and reducing waste. These affiliate links help support this site. I reluctantly drove to Staples to buy some. As postal worker, we would spot those in-side-out boxes, mark them up Postage Due . Granted this is a small town in the middle of nowhere where feeding ones livestock old veggies is commonplace, but if you have not tried this, its a great way to save some of said veggies from getting dumped, and as an added bonus, many of the old veggies are totally usable for people as well can be cooked, canned, frozen, etc.! Its suppose to work on glass jars so it should work on plastic as well. But lately they moved their dumpster, and I havent been able to get any more plants. 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. 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So my neighbor suggested getting free concrete blocks to build a wall on the sloped side. please dont call them customers. Drop off empty, debris-free 200-250 lb cattle tubs, August 1 through August 20, 2022. I used to have a collection of about 20 of them for feeding brewers grain in the . I had picked up a Gardenia at less than half price simply because the leaves had somewhat withered due to lack of watering. You see, we make I think its 175% within poverty level. How about YOU? I lived in Mpls/St. Increase your plant growth and yield with molasses by providing naturally occurring carbohydrates that support soil microbiology and will help improve overall fertility. ), and everybody says, Gardening is the way to go! Well, for me, gardening seems expensive! This way you have time to sort them, clean them or barter/ trade or give away with other Garden Buddies who may need them! Thanks for this article.I never knew that Home Depot has a recycling program. 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. The boxes that Starbucks coffee comes in are on the smallish size, so theyre perfect for packing books, and dont get too heavy. The content from this listing is no longer available About Us Advertise With Us NorthWing Media Rules & Policies User Agreement Privacy Policy Contact Us Help & Support Scam Info FOLLOW US Hay Carriers Shop All. Its a perk of working at a nursery. Another source for 5gal. Its glorious, and is at dollar tree! . That should do it. Later next day rinsed it, sniff tested it and no more pickle. They got rid of 2 buckets with lids twice a week! I live in a 100-year old house with a double-lot yard in East Oakland, California, where the whole block was once an orchard. 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