Wood and Lumber
Donate usable wood and lumber to an organization that can use it, or recycle wood and lumber through a specialized lumber company or C&DD landfill.
Wood and lumber should not be placed in a recycling cart or bin.
Wood scraps, downed trees, sawdust, firewood, and lumber can be disposed of at a compost facility or through a local specialized company. For Business Locations, see the list below.
Usable Wood and Lumber
If the wood, lumber, or sawdust is in good condition, consider posting it for free on Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor, or Freecycle. There may be individuals who will accept the material as project supplies. Find a reuse project or donate untreated wood or lumber to a neighbor with a fireplace or fire pit. Usable wood and lumber can be donated to local organizations to maintain their facilities or support their mission. See the Donation Locations list below.
Deconstruction
Have you considered deconstruction as an option? Deconstruction is selectively dismantling a structure to salvage valuable construction and architectural materials to resell, reuse, or recycle. For more information, see our Deconstruction page.
Pressure-Treated Lumber
Do not burn treated lumber outdoors or in a fireplace. Pressure-treated wood or lumber and wood treated with creosote can be disposed of with regular trash. Do not dispose of CCA-treated wood in a backyard compost pile, brush pile, chipping pile, or trash incinerator. There are no special recycling facilities for this type of material. Find a waste transfer station if you have a large amount that needs to be hauled away.
Railroad Ties
Do not burn treated lumber outdoors or in a fireplace. If you have railroad ties, see the Ohio EPA website for guidance or contact the Ohio EPA Northeast District Office in Twinsburg. Unwanted treated wood should be disposed of at a local construction and demolition debris (C&DD) landfill, solid waste landfill, or waste transfer station.
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Looking to recycle, donate, or dispose of other items? Use the dark blue 'What Do I Do With?' search bar at the top of every page of this website. Allow location services or use the city drop-down to find opportunities in your local area.