From Waste To Resource

Wood recycling is the process of taking waste wood products, grinding it up and using the wood chips which are generated for other purposes. Wood recycling businesses typically use a tub grinder (see photo) or a horizontal grinder to accomplish this process. Although portable wood chippers are often used for small projects, it’s rare [...]

Posted on Saturday, 28th February 2009 by BSwafford

Tags: asbestos, demolition, firewood, glue, hazardous material, horizontal grinder, lead paint, mold, new construction, preservatives, Recycling, scrap wood, stumps, timber tax, tub grinder, us forest service, wood chippers
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In the recycling and wood waste industry, we often see the term “C&D” The translation is; construction and demolition debris.
When new construction, land developing and/or the demolition of buildings occurs, wood wastes are generated.
Common wood waste would include:
Tree trimmings, branches, stumps, and the logs, themselves
Pallets or wooden shipping containers
Scrap wood from new construction, [...]

Posted on Thursday, 26th February 2009 by BSwafford

Tags: asbestos, C&D, construction and demolition debris, demolition debris, glue, hazardous materials, lead paint, mold, new construction, plywood, preservatives, Recycling, scrap wood, shipping containers, stumps, tree trimmings, wood wastes
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