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Plant pots

PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
in Problem solving
Since this garden was empty when we moved in, we have bought a large number of plants. Now we have dozens of largish black plastic plant pots. Any ideas for disposal? There used to be a Garden Centre nearby which took them, but they seem to have stopped now. No local groups want them either. Hate to send them to landfill.

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    freecycle?

    Devon.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    edited January 2022
    I second freecycle.
    I'd have some if you lived near me! I usually buy small plants and grow them on in bigger pots so I've always got plenty of small pots but not enough big ones.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Stack them by the front gate with a FREE label.
    Southampton 
  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    Just don't leave them out when wind is forecast like one of our neighbours did last year :o 
    East Lancs
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Another vote for Freecyle :) 
    You could also try Facebook or Nextdoor. 
    Like @JennyJ l wish you lived near me, l could definitely make use of them.
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    Sorry, we did try Freecycle. No takers.
    Our front gate is  about 100 yards away from the road so no passers-by (except ones up to no good).
    Thanks for the suggestions.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Could you try a local Garden Club, local facebook page or local nursery. My friend runs a small nursery, people leave their larger pots by her gate.

    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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