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Can you burn treated wood?

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Treated wood should not be burned in stoves, fireplaces or outdoors because toxic chemicals are produced as part of the smoke and ash and can be harmful if inhaled. It is legal to dispose of treated wood in the landfill, although it's always best to find a way to re-use it. read more

And, as long as it is dry, any species of wood will burn well. Small pieces of plywood or OSB (oriented strand board, aka “chipboard” or “flakeboard”) can also be burned, providing pleasant warmth and cleaning up a mess in the process. In contrast, preservative treated wood should not be burned. read more

Never burn treated wood. Toxic chemicals will be emitted in the smoke, and ashes from treated wood can be hazardous to livestock or wildlife. Chips, sawdust and debris from treated wood are considered hazardous waste and should not be burned or disposed of at any location other than those specified by local government agencies. read more

Even more astonishing, minute amounts of 'fly ash' from burning CCA pressure treated wood, can have serious health consequences. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported on a family that burned CCA in a wood stove for winter heating. read more

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