Disposing of Old Wood Debris

If you're going to replace your fence, deck, or wooden railing this spring, chances are you'll have to dispose of the old materials. But what's the best way to get rid of old wood debris? You need to know what you're working with and how it can or cannot be disposed of, especially if you're planning on using a landfill.

The Issue with Lumber

It is a durable, versatile, and beautiful building material that has been used in home construction since well, ever! As well as its natural, basic form, it is widely used in composites and laminate products today. Nothing compares to the beauty and feel of a natural wood deck or gazebo for many homeowners. Wood can't be beaten when it comes to strength, workability, and product variety. In most homes, this would include fences, decks, gazebos, and tool sheds. There is another yard junk removal issue to deal with: treated wood, which has different disposal requirements than untreated wood.

When recycled, untreated lumber from backyard fences, decks, and home improvement projects can be used for a number of purposes. For example, depending on the type of can be chipped and used as compost or mulch. In addition, it can be turned into particle board or chipboard lumber. Depending on where you live, you can recycle wood in different places. Pressure-treated, painted, varnished, or otherwise finished wood cannot usually be recycled. Depending on where you live, some treated wood products can be considered hazardous. On wood products, paints and varnishes may contain lead, mercury, Teflon, and other toxic chemicals. To make sheets of lumber, old pieces of wood are added to glue to make pressboards, particle boards, and chipboards. Glues can contain formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals. Recycling these isn't possible. Additionally, it is best not to burn painted, varnished, or pressure-treated wood in a fireplace or fire pit.

Your Best Option for Getting Rid of Old Wood

You can dispose of treated or painted wood by using a junk disposal company, depending on where you live.The best course of action is to clearly identify what kind of treated or painted wood debris you have, how many sides are treated, and whether it is "clean", or free of nails, screws, bolts, or other non-wood hardware and fasteners.

Hazardous waste is one of the most challenging aspects of junk removal and waste management. Your trash company cannot pick up these materials because they cannot be disposed of in landfills. They need to be transported to special facilities where they can be stored, treated, and disposed of safely. Junk removal companies offer efficient, safe, and eco-friendly junk removal services so you don't have to worry about the pick-up and disposal of wood waste. Debris removal experts will break down and remove any type of waste you have. Junk removal trucks are designed to handle dirty yard debris items, unlike the back of your car.