Green Recycling and Urban Wood
Green recycling of scrap lumber from construction sites and lumber from trees is important to the environment and the economy. In some states and counties burning is acceptable but in other areas burning of scrap lumber is outlawed. For example, in the state of California burning trash varies from county to county. However, in some areas of California burning is strictly prohibited, due to fire danger and pollution control.
Residential waste burning, for the purposes of the Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM), is defined as the outdoor burning of wastes, other than natural vegetation, generated by a single or two family residence. Individual air pollution control district and air quality management district (local air district) rules address the types of residential waste that are allowed to be burned. Typically, these materials could include garbage, paper, cloth, and wood wastes burned in 55-gallon drums referred to as burn barrels. Local air district rules vary throughout the State.
Burning is not a valid alternative in urban areas. The best and safest way to deal with wood waste is to take it to the landfill. In our city, we have green waste bins. We place all green waste in the bin and it is picked up every month. Many states do not offer green waste disposal so you have hall it to a site, which accepts this type of trash.
Green recycling takes on many forms. The main thing to remember is green recycling saves money and the environment. Please make green recycling a part of your life. Green Recycling and Burning Laws
Urban Wood Renewal and Art
Urban wood renewal is one alternative for scrap wood and trees limbs. The primary focus of this page is about utilizing urban wood waste in a constructive manner.
Ned and Bonnie McElwain live in Cambria, California and are experts in the field of Urban Wood Renewal. Ned and Bonnie own a little business called, "HE SAW, SHE SAW which is described as Distinctive Urban Wood Art. What they do with scrap wood is incredible. I spent a little time with Ned the other day watching him work on his distinctive designs. The time and detail going into one of Ned and Bonnie's pieces is phenomenal. The finished product shouts with style and beauty. If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift, birthday present or nice piece for your home Ned and Bonnie's designs are great.
Ned's Sawmill
Ned explained to me how he took old, disregarded timber and ran it through his own sawmill. The name Ned McElwain and green recycling are one and the same. After producing planks, Ned and Bonnie then make cool shapes and art out of the wood. He did say that not all of his designs come from recycled wood but a lot of his work does come straight from the waste woodpile. You can see a few old logs waiting to go through his sawmill and made into planks. Ned contains a wealth of knowledge on Urban Wood Renewal.
Once Ned and Bonnie complete a project, they sell to the public in various locations throughout the state of California. If you want more information about purchasing urban wood art you can visit their website or email them at: info@hesawshesaw.com Ned and Bonnie's Web Site: HeSaw, SheSaw
In addition to producing urban art, Ned is a great teacher and is willing to help anyone who wants to learn his type art.
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