posted 4 years ago
I dunno what to say about the house, but you've got a safe mold free space to sleep. That is a good thing.
The neighbors aren't wrong about the leftovers from the trash shedding, many rural spaces people were responsible for all their trash disposal needs and they either burned it or just dropped it where they stood. You might also find a couple spots where they dug a hole and piled it in for a while, then covered the hole.
When I've been working garden space that had sheddings, I'd keep a bag or bucket with me and just gather them up as I went along. Think of it like weeding or washing dishes, it's not something that can be truly finished, but you'll get a good bit done today. Six acres might be way too much to face today, but if you focus on just one small area, maybe right by that one window, or that corner right there... that's doable.
If they're reasonable for your climate, consider adding a couple gardens that build on top of the existing ground (keyhole, raised beds, a collection of pots.) Or things like a rock garden or some hardscapes - you might well find a spot or three that are more broken glass or sharp metal bits than you're up to dealing with, and it might be safer to entomb it.
When motivation struggles, turn it into a bit of a game. Maybe take a picture of your gatherings each day and show it off! Or weigh it and share something like "Today I got 2.3lbs and this red plastic spork!"