How Do You Dispose Of Pressure Treated Wood?
Pressure-treated wood is used for building and gardening. It is often seen in play sets and decks and is used to build raised garden beds. It contains chromium, copper and arsenic (CCA). Pressure-treated wood can release these toxic chemicals so care should be taken to ensure the wood is disposed of safely. How to Dispose of Pressure-Treated Wood Step 1 Check with your state’s environmental protection agency on their regulations and advice on disposal of pressure-treated wood. You can find this information on your state’s website. Step 2 Put your pressure-treated wood out with the regular trash, but not yard waste, unless your local government says differently. The Environmental Protection Agency says, “CCA-treated wood can be disposed of with regular municipal trash (i.e., municipal solid waste, not yard waste).” Step 3 Arrange for the pressure-treated wood to go to a lined landfill, if possible. A list of landfills can be found in the Yellow Pages online. Contact them for specific du
