Wood Recycle Center

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Learn where to recycle clean wood and lumber near you, how to prepare it for drop-off, and what it becomes after processing.

How to prepare clean wood and lumber

  • keep wood free of nails and screws
  • no painted, stained or pressure-treated wood
  • check whether chip and mulch drop-off is free

Costs and buyback

  • clean wood is often free at transfer stations
  • construction debris loads are charged by weight
  • pallet drop-off is sometimes free

What happens next

clean wood is chipped into mulch and biomass fuel rather than buried in a landfill.

Where to drop off clean wood and lumber

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prepare clean wood and lumber for recycling?

keep wood free of nails and screws no painted, stained or pressure-treated wood check whether chip and mulch drop-off is free

Does it cost anything to recycle clean wood and lumber?

clean wood is often free at transfer stations construction debris loads are charged by weight pallet drop-off is sometimes free

What happens to recycled clean wood and lumber?

clean wood is chipped into mulch and biomass fuel rather than buried in a landfill.

Hours and rates change often. Always confirm with the facility before you visit.