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Old 12/17/09, 5:07 PM
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Did you know that some contain radioactive particles?


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Old 12/17/09, 5:20 PM
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Old 12/17/09, 8:05 PM
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Good info. Thanks Jim


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Old 12/17/09, 8:35 PM
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I thrown them in with my used oil and plastic jugs and burn them.


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Old 12/17/09, 8:49 PM
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I thrown them in with my used oil and plastic jugs and burn them.
That's wasting energy Joe. You could be barbequing your food as you burn these items, and as an added bonus, the radioactive particles will cook your food more thoroughly.


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Old 12/17/09, 8:58 PM
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Most of my trash, except for metal goes in my own incinerator. Converts waste to energy (heat and hot water for my home).

I also like the fact that is pisses off the Envio-Nazis. I stay a toasty 73 degrees with a giant carbon footprint.


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Old 12/17/09, 9:10 PM
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Most of my trash, except for metal goes in my own incinerator. Converts waste to energy (heat and hot water for my home).

I also like the fact that is pisses off the Envio-Nazis. I stay a toasty 73 degrees with a giant carbon footprint.


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Cool. It looks great except for the part of your house it burnt down.

Nice pond.


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Old 12/17/09, 9:19 PM
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Nice pond.
Thanks. Here's a better photo. It's paradise.


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Thanks. Here's a better photo. It's paradise.


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Sweet!!

BTW Joe I corrected your name above.


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Most of my trash, except for metal goes in my own incinerator. Converts waste to energy (heat and hot water for my home).

I also like the fact that is pisses off the Envio-Nazis. I stay a toasty 73 degrees with a giant carbon footprint.


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Probly need to put a chimney cap/screen and secure that conduit though.


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Old 12/18/09, 1:47 AM
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I knew someone would notice that! Note also the yellow romex not approved for outdoor use?


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I knew someone would notice that! Note also the yellow romex not approved for outdoor use?

Thats what I was saying...haha...funny


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