Disposing of Treated Wood

You know that lumber that is treated so that it doesn't decay, or that it decays more slowly?? Well, if you are trying to get rid of it you need to know a few things.

First of all - do not burn it in your fireplace or woodstove or even in an outdoor firepit!! It is dangerous to burn it in your house, and it is against the law to burn it outdoors. The wood is treated with highly toxic chemicals and is a risk to everyone, but especially to those with asthma, heart disease, or respiratory diseases.

Second - do not dispose of it in the trash. There are only certain facilities that accept treated wood and lumber. In St. Paul, Twin City Refuse at 318 W. Water St (651.227.1549) accepts this material for disposal.

Safety first for you and your family. And safety for the environment in which we all live.

There are safe alternatives to this material. Check out the Ramsey County website for information.