Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
I agree, John. I wouldn't use any kind of manure unless it had been composted properly for at least a year. I remember not so many years ago waste treatment centers were selling raw human sludge to consumers. Finally the government came in and shut that down. In my opinion, one of the very few positive things the government has done...and maybe only because a large company like Scotts compelled them to do it because they didn't want competition:-)

John Heider · Gardenality Genius · Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F
Wow, the problems using untreated humane and domestic animal waste can be huge. Glad to hear that program was shut down. I actually liked the smell of our old barn with horses years ago but not sure if I would like my neighbors spreading anything else.

Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
Yeah...the EPA shut evrything down several years back. Even shut down Milorganite. When it was all over Milorganite, and a couple other companies, were allowed to continue producing human waste-based products.

yankiefrankie · Gardenality Seed · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
Ok.....understand the problems in use but somebody needs to tell the horse's to cut back on the production end of this equation.

John Heider · Gardenality Genius · Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F
Wow, quit a stockpile. Like the article I noted stated, if you dig into the middle or bottom of the pile and find something that resembles dirt more than it does manure this area has gone through the decomposition, or composting process. It can be used throughout your gardens. Manure left uncovered in large spread out piles will eventually compost. Possibly you can find some neighbors that can use some of this compost.
It may be beneficial to contact your city or county refuse company. Some may have bins available for this waste. Many cities or recycling companies will pick up this waste and move it to facilities that turn organic waste into energy which is a new but growing use for stall waste. There are commercial services in many areas that will provide containers for the waste and haul it away when the container is full. Not sure how expensive this would be. Possibly check around to see if there are any conservation or environmental groups in your area to see if there are other haul-away options. They may be able to give you farmers or facilities that will take the waste from you. Hopefully one of these ideas will work out for you.

yankiefrankie · Gardenality Seed · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
Kudo's for response and suggestions will have to explore these....as you can see the pile continues to grow with each passing.......err day?