Ground-up drywall is considered a construction waste material. Do not use it for garden composting or for a bed for livestock, such as cattle. You must keep in mind that drywall contains a variety of materials -- some of which are biodegradable -- and others that could be potentially dangerous -- such as glass. Check your state's drywall recycling standards. You can recycle ground-up drywall to be used for some farming compost. But your recycling center should handle this first.
Instructions
1. Fill interior wall crevices and cavities in a new home or building with drywall scraps. Adhere to your local construction regulations.
2. Take your ground up drywall to a local recycling center that collects it, so the residue can be used to make new drywall.
3. Consult your local recycling and garden centers to determine if the ground-up drywall you have can be used in the following agricultural enterprises -- growing mushrooms, adding to soil, growing nurseries, as sod on residential lawns and as ground cover in parks.
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