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    Default I have scrap wood...

    I have scrap wood of all different types/sizes/etc. if possible I would like to avoid having to pay a fee (landfill) to dispose of it. Are there any recycling type places that don't charge? (The one in Fountain DOES charge)

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    If nobody wants it and you don't want to keep it around (I always hang on to scrap for other projects that come up), cut it up into pieces that fit in your trash can and just fill it up before they come collect it.

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    This being your first house and renovations will always pop up, save it. I'm not the only one here who can say digging in the wood pile has saved more than 1 trip to town.

    Which leads to the next suggestion. Anytime you see lag trash cans on CL and or low priced storage bins, BUY Them.
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    Ha, finally a step ahead of y'all! I do have some house trim, 2x4's, etc in a small pile I plan on keeping. This other pile is truly slag and needs to go. Still, looking, thxs.

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    Cut it to appropriate length if needed, and burn it in a fire pit or chiminea this winter. If you like that sort of thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fentonite View Post
    Cut it to appropriate length if needed, and burn it in a fire pit or chiminea this winter. If you like that sort of thing.
    This is what I was going to suggest.
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    Is it ok to burn wood that has paint and who knows what else on it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigBear View Post
    Is it ok to burn wood that has paint and who knows what else on it?
    Outside is fine.

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    It will smell and be a noticeably different color, so only do it at night. Also, burn one painted/stained piece at a time worth the rest being untreated wood. Don't load up on just painted stuff. Personally, I avoid burning it at all after trying to burn stuff like that in my barrel stove.
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    No such thing as scrap wood for us. All firewood. Untreated raw wood in the stove that is primary heat for the house and most any wood in the shop stove.

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