Wood such as clean timber, dimensional lumber, stumps and limbs are readily recyclable.
Wood that has been treated (with creosote, for example), painted, stained or contaminated is not appropriate for recycling and should be properly disposed of.
Can wood be recycled?
Wood that has been pressure treated, painted, varnished or otherwise finished is not a good candidate for recycling. As discussed previously, the main uses for recycled wood are compost and garden amendments like mulch. Many people who claim to recycle wood burn it for heat or energy.
Can you put wood in the bin?
Wood and timber are not accepted in your household recycling bin but you can take it to most household waste recycling centres.
Can wood be recycled with paper?
It also accepts paper products, cardboard, and box board — all products manufactured from wood and paper pulp. Leftover pieces of scrap wood from a construction project have not yet been chipped down into wood pulp and made into paper. Scrap metal is highly recyclable, just not at the curb.
What can you not put in your recycling bin?
18 Common Items You Should Never Put in the Recycling Bin
- Pizza boxes. The grease can’t be separated from the paper fibers.
- Light bulbs. Check your state regulations for disposal.
- Food soiled containers. There can’t be any residue.
- Aluminum foil. The foil isn’t recyclable.
- Capped water bottles. The caps have to be separate from the bottle.
- Drinking glasses.