During 2005/6 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough recycled over 4,162 tonnes of timber!! It is important to recycle and compost this material. As with garden waste, wood is organic and biodegrable and therefore will produce methane gas if landfilled. This causes global warming and climate change.

What happens to my timber?

The timber is shredded or chipped and made into animal bedding, path covering and compost.

Frequently asked Questions

Q) How can I recycle timber?

A) Timber can be recycled at the County Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres. Click on the " local recycling scheme" icon at the top of the page to find your nearest site.

Q) What is classed as timber?

A) Timber includes all kinds of wood other than fresh tree cuttings, which are classified as green or garden waste.

Q) What timber cannot be recycled?

A) The HWRC's are unable to accept painted wood or wood with metal fixtures (such as door handles, hinges etc). Wood that contains small nails is acceptable.

Contact your local recycling officer for more information click here.