Disposing of Wood Poles
When the life of a preserved wood pole is near its end, either because it has become obsolete with new development or because it has fulfilled its life expectancy, it should be disposed of properly. Recycling is a good use of wood utility poles that have been removed from service. Parks, farms, landscaping and commerci
Timber Transportation
Each harvest is tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual landowner and property. The harvests consider logging deck location, road construction and layout, tree selection, and timber marketing to make the most sensitive and environmentally friendly logging job possible. We work with such attention to details and working with quality loggers to transport the best logging companies possible for each landowner. Timber transport does not have to be a complicated process – we show you every aspect in your terms and make it easy to understand.
Wood Pole Disposal
Whether your land requires a clear cut, first thinning on a pine plantation, a real estate cut, or a silvicultural thinning on a natural pine or hardwood stand, Crest Transportation Inc. provides the transport for all your harvesting needs.
Recycling is a good use of wood utility poles that have been removed from service. Parks, farms, landscaping and commercial/industrial projects often can utilize recycled wood utility poles for projects that are exposed in the outdoors.
Preserved wood poles should not be burned in open fires or boilers because the preservatives may be in the smoke and ashes. Wood poles may be burned only in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Poles can be used in an industrial biofuel burner, if it is a permitted facility that can meet state and federal air quality standards. Fiber from used preserved wood poles is considered biomass in several states and may be eligible for renewable energy credits.
As a last resort, you can send wood poles to a landfill.
Preserved wood is not considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of normally into an approved landfill.
