Wood and timber recycling is a process that Burdett Metals LTD take great pride in. Wood is typically not accepted in your standard household waste recycling bin. If you have any excess wood waste contact Burdett Metals LTD, we are a trustworthy and reliable company that will provide a rapid wood and timber recycling service.

We will arrange the most efficient collection time for you, we will then collect the wood and timber ready for recycling. The wood will then be sorted and separated and then be prepared for the processing succession. Any wood or timber that is being recycled will then be put through a wood shredder where it is dismantled into a wide range of sizes. The sizes are dependable on what the wood will be used for in the future. Small pieces of wood will be sorted to be used as animal bedding and other similar uses and the larger pieces of wood will be ready to be used to make furnishings.

Recycling unusable wood and timber is an economical solution to save cutting down trees moving forward as well as reducing water and air pollution too. Ensuring that we provide a fully compliant recycling service minimises any unnecessary materials being placed in landfills.

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The majority of wood and timber recycling that we complete is from construction and demolition sites, the main challenges that typically arise when recycling materials from the construction industry is that the wood and timber are typically mixed with laminates, plywood and MDF. Although it does not make the recycling process entirely simple, it is a process that we take with great pride. Recycling this style of wood is more labour-intensive, but possible. However, any untreated and clean wood will be recycled but if the wood is low quality or contaminated then it may not make a reliable recycling piece.

There are many types of wood that are recyclable, likewise, some that are not. Plywood, for example, although has been treated is recyclable, only if it has been separated from other types of wood before the recycling process. Although wooden pallets are deemed as recyclable typically they will be reused and repaired into new pallets, if they are past the stage of repair they will be recycled down into chippings and reused for other purposes. Unfortunately, materials such as MDF are not recyclable and the only option for MDF is to dispose of them at a landfill site.

Every year tons of wood and timber is disposed of, it is paramount that we recycle these materials to ensure that the environment is made greener every day. Recycling wood and timber is a highly beneficial solution to ensuring that wood can be reused without causing more deforestation, which in time will cause a negative impact on the environment. Up until recently, the majority of wood and timber would end up in landfill sites, which causes a devastating impact on the environment, while wasting valuable resources that can be put to good use otherwise.

Buying recycled timber is a fantastic way to help pave a greener path in the environment while providing a sustainable option for generations to come. Recycling wood and timber is a cost-effective solution,

If you are looking for a reliable wood and timber recycling service, contact Burdett Metals LTD today. We have a team of fully qualified specialists that can provide you with an unbeatable service while holding all the licenses that are required.

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