Composting with Coal Dust

I burn anthracite coal for heat, generating coal dust every day. Can any of this be used for composting? Presently, I use it on the driveway to increase traction, and I’ve noticed in the summer that the grass grows very well where it has been scattered.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 02/26/2014 @ 11:32 pm

I would not recommend putting coal or coal ash into compost. It contains traces of heavy metal that are not healthy.

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