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How to Dispose of CCA-Treated Wood

It's not difficult to dispose of CCA-treated wood. CCA-treated wood is generally used in gardening and construction. This type of wood is also used in the creation of decks, play sets and garden beds. CCA-treated wood contains copper, chromium and arsenic. You must be careful when dealing with this type of wood as the possibility exits that it can discharge toxic compounds if not disposed of properly.

Instructions

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      Call the environmental protection agency in your state. Verify all regulations regarding the proper disposal of CCA-treated wood. The information will also be available on the state's EPA website.

    • 2

      Place the CCA-treated wood with household rubbish. Make sure that you don't mix the CCA-tread wood with yard waste. It is unlawful in many states to mix yard waste with CCA-treated wood.

    • 3

      Call your local landfill and inquire about its particular dumping information. Fill your truck with CCA-treated wood. Drive it to the landfill and dispose of the CCA-treated wood.

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