Fireplace refuse is composed of two parts: ASH and ASHES. ASH is the residue left after the combustion of wood or other organic material, while ASHES are the solid remains of a fire. Fireplace refuse is the debris that accumulates in a fireplace after burning wood or other materials. It typically consists of ASH, charred wood, and unburned pieces of wood. ASHES and ASH can be used as fertilizer or soil conditioner, and can also be used to make soap.