Wood recycling
How to Recycle Engineered Wood Products
Advanced engineered lumber including laminated veneer lumber (LVL), glue-laminated beams (glulam), I-joists, and other structural composite lumber from construction and manufacturing applications. These high-performance materials contain strong adhesives and multiple wood components, creating recycling challenges while offering potential for specialized reuse and biomass applications.
RecyclableGlulam beams $2-8 per linear foot, LVL lumber $1-4 per linear foot, I-joists $0.50-2 each, biomass fuel $15-25 per ton, avoided disposal fees $60-100 per tonUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Mostly no. Engineered wood (MDF, particle board, laminated beams) is bonded with glues and resins that keep it out of wood recycling and composting. Reuse usable pieces; otherwise recycle any metal hardware as scrap and dispose of the board through C&D or bulky-waste channels.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- Glulam beams $2-8 per linear foot, LVL lumber $1-4 per linear foot, I-joists $0.50-2 each, biomass fuel $15-25 per ton, avoided disposal fees $60-100 per ton
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Identify specific engineered product type - LVL, glulam, I-joists, or composite beams
- 2