My yard was an illegal construction dump

[Beans]

Decided to detect my back yard today. I have always suspected it was a illegal construction dump before the housing addition was built back in 95. I decided to just really see if I was right. Well I only had to dig about 2 inchs when I started finding the junk. Old shingles, paint can lids, large metal pieces etc. I am going to dig to see if there is anything good there. I may not have a back yard left when I am done.

 

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[spartacus53]

Well the way I see it, you may just dig yourself a nice outdoor pool

 

[Beans]

Well the way I see it, you may just dig yourself a nice outdoor pool

Looks like I will have enough plastic, broken concrete and shingles for the top. Great idea just in time for the summer.

 

[jeff of pa]

Beware, Be aware

Once you Dig it up You don't want E*&%$P&^%$Psychos to make
you Find a Proper Disposal site at your cost

Hopefully it's not Gigantic

 

[rocky raccoon]

Be kind RECYCLE....it is amazing what they used to use for fill,and sad

 

[buzzgator]

Aspestos siding and shingles may be there. You dont want to pay to dispose of that or the health risks involved in diggin it up!

 

[NOLA_Ken]

You might have a legal claim against the original builder if that trash goes under your foundation. That kind of thing can lead to a subsidence and cause your foundation to sag and crack. When the wood rots you can get sinkholes, and other problems. It actually happens pretty often.