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by lettergram 2980 days ago
That only works for a period of time depending on conditions. In this case, even a few hundred years wouldn't be good enough.
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Hundred? If the wood is touching soil, try a few decades at best. I just replaced an old rotted out deck that was all pressure treated lumber. Also EPA considers it a hazardous waste.

https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/chro...