How to Prepare
- 1Remove nails, screws, and metal hardware
- 2Separate treated from untreated wood
- 3Remove paint if possible
- 4Cut to manageable lengths
Where to Recycle
- Wood recycling facilities
- Mulch producers
- Biomass plants
- Construction waste sites
Special Instructions
Treated lumber may contain toxic chemicals and requires special handling.
Environmental Impact
Can be recycled into mulch, biomass fuel, or engineered wood products.