Black Walnut Shavings/Dust

[Bill Adamsen]

Job I'm running is milling Black Walnut and producing a fair amount of waste. I know the tree (leaves) are a known alleopathic agent (inhibits growth in other plants) ... anyone know if the dust/shavings are a problem? I was abut to empty the cyclone and vacuum and thought twice about where to put the waste.

[Jay Aubuchon]

Based on this Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet (and other similar sources), I would not use the dust and shavings as mulch or in my compost bin.

[Lee Schierer]

You also don't want to use sawdust or shavings for animal bedding or around horses.

[Ole Anderson]

I would bag it and set it out for waste collection. But then I don't have an alternative in the sub I live in. My local mill uses their waste as horse bedding (big equestrian area) trucks full, but must run walnut separately as it is unacceptable for that use.

[Bud Millis]

I compost or directly put my walnut waste in the compose or garden directly. Been doing that for years. Still have 7-8 ft high tomato plants, great raspberry crops, etc. No problems with 55 gals going right into the garden.

[Joseph Montroy]

Works great in flower beds where you don't want weeds to grow all the time!

[Al Launier]

Job I'm running is milling Black Walnut and producing a fair amount of waste. I know the tree (leaves) are a known alleopathic agent (inhibits growth in other plants) ... anyone know if the dust/shavings are a problem? I was abut to empty the cyclone and vacuum and thought twice about where to put the waste.

Perhaps that's why I'm only 2 1/2' tall? Knew there was a reason for it!