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Disposal of Treated Wood

The requirements for disposing of treated wood depend on your local regulations and the type of treated wood. In some states, certain types of treated wood can be placed in municipal trash, but others cannot. To learn about properly disposing of any type of treated wood, contact your local disposal agency or using the resources below. Never burn pressure treated wood, the resulting smoke can contain toxic chemicals hazardous to people and the environment.

Additional Resources:

• Disposing of Preservative-Treated Wood - U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Green Building: Proper Use and Disposal of Treated Lumber - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
• Treated Wood Waste - Department of Ecology, State of Washington
• Pressure Treated Wood: Questions and Answers - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
• Household Hazardous Waste Search - Earth911.com
• Health and Environmental Agencies of US States and Territories - US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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