Treated Wood Illegal in Garbage or Drains Hazardous Waste Please visit www.TWWDisposal.org for resources on appropriate handling, storage, labeling, transport, notifications, recordkeeping, reuse, and disposal. At the top of the page, click on the “User” drop-down link and click on one of the following user categories: household, contractors, businesses, haulers, generators, and landfills. Each user section outlines specific requirements that apply to that user category. Never Burn Treated Wood Chemicals such as creosote are used when treating wood, which creates toxic ash and emissions when burned. These particles lodge in soil and groundwater and take many years to break down, so never burn wood if you think it has been treated. Take Care With Sawdust Avoid breathing in sawdust from treated wood, and do not add it to compost or scatter on the ground. Ways to Reduce Choose a Different Wood Redwood and cedar are both naturally pest-resistant. Suppliers are also starting to offer more non-toxic treated wood options. Ways to Reuse Repurpose for New Project Certain types of wood products can be reused in a variety of ways. Find out how to repurpose your wood product.
