{"id":1529,"date":"2022-04-16T16:39:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T16:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=1529"},"modified":"2022-04-16T18:56:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:56:13","slug":"can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Burn Pressure-Treated Wood?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A lot of times once you are done with your set of pressure-treated wood, the natural inclination is to just burn it in the fireplace. But maybe you shouldn\u2019t do so. So what should you do with leftover pressure-treated wood? Let\u2019s take a look at everything you need to know about burning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pressure-treated wood should never be burnt in your fireplace. They are treated with dangerous chemicals which can cause both long-term and short-term health damage along with environmental damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Pressure-Treated-Wood.jpg\" alt=\"burning pressure treated wood\" class=\"wp-image-1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Pressure-Treated-Wood.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Pressure-Treated-Wood-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Pressure-Treated-Wood-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#What_Is_Pressure_Treated_Wood\" title=\"What Is Pressure Treated Wood?\">What Is Pressure Treated Wood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#Can_You_Burn_Pressure_Treated_Wood\" title=\"Can You Burn Pressure Treated Wood?\">Can You Burn Pressure Treated Wood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#Is_Burning_Pressure_Treated_Wood_Illegal\" title=\"Is Burning Pressure Treated Wood Illegal?\">Is Burning Pressure Treated Wood Illegal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#What_Health_Effects_Will_Burning_Pressure_Treated_Wood_Have\" title=\"What Health Effects Will Burning Pressure Treated Wood Have?\">What Health Effects Will Burning Pressure Treated Wood Have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#What_Are_The_Environmental_Effects_Of_Burning_Pressure_Treated_Wood\" title=\"What Are The Environmental Effects Of Burning Pressure Treated Wood?\">What Are The Environmental Effects Of Burning Pressure Treated Wood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#Is_It_Okay_To_Burn_Older_Treated_Wood\" title=\"Is It Okay To Burn Older Treated Wood?\">Is It Okay To Burn Older Treated Wood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#What_Should_You_Do_If_You_Accidentally_Burn_Pressure_Treated_Wood\" title=\"What Should You Do If You Accidentally Burn Pressure Treated Wood?\">What Should You Do If You Accidentally Burn Pressure Treated Wood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Pressure_Treated_Wood\" title=\"How To Get Rid Of Pressure Treated Wood?\">How To Get Rid Of Pressure Treated Wood?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pressure-treated-wood\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Pressure_Treated_Wood\"><\/span>What Is Pressure Treated Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get started, it is important to know what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lumber.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-pressure-treated-wood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pressure treated wood actually is<\/a>. As the name suggests, pressure treated wood is simply treated under pressure and often surrounded by chemicals that are absorbed by the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will often see half-inch-long splits along with the wood pieces. This is often the place where the pressurized chemicals are injected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most commonly used chemicals include alkaline <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.nsw.gov.au\/your-environment\/household-building-and-renovation\/treated-timber\/timber-treatments\/alternative-copper-based-timber-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">copper quat or ACQ<\/a>. Copper repels insects and fests or fungi that might grow on wood. This makes the treated wood much more resilient to pests, insects, fungus, rot, water, and fire. But keep in mind that moisture and UV rays can still harm the treated wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Burn_Pressure_Treated_Wood\"><\/span>Can You Burn Pressure Treated Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No! not at all. Burning pressure-treated wood can release a lot of dangerous fumes and particles which can cause long-term health damage along with environmental damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Environmental Protection Agency<\/a> considers pressure-treated lumber as hazardous waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Burning_Pressure_Treated_Wood_Illegal\"><\/span>Is Burning Pressure Treated Wood Illegal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although not all states have banned burning pressure treated wood specifically most laws have a ban on burning substances that have hazardous smoke and pressure treated wood is usually covered under that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Health_Effects_Will_Burning_Pressure_Treated_Wood_Have\"><\/span>What Health Effects Will Burning Pressure Treated Wood Have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start burning pressure treated wood, the chemicals within are not burnt off, rather they are released into the atmosphere in gas form and as small particles. Even the ash generated by the burning wood gets settled and spreads dangerous and lethal chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these chemicals are either fungicides or insecticides so that the wood has protection against them. This is what makes it so dangerous to your health. You can have recurring headaches, joint pain, nosebleeds, hair loss, and fatigue. You can also experience blackouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Environmental_Effects_Of_Burning_Pressure_Treated_Wood\"><\/span>What Are The Environmental Effects Of Burning Pressure Treated Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will there be air pollution because of the particles and fumes released, but there can also be soil and water contamination if too many ash-containing chemicals leach into the ground. This can have devastating effects on the local wildlife and plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Okay_To_Burn_Older_Treated_Wood\"><\/span>Is It Okay To Burn Older Treated Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, not at all. Older treated wood can have even more harmful effects on your health and the environment. This is because earlier, people used to use even more dangerous chemicals like lead, BOCs, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Do_If_You_Accidentally_Burn_Pressure_Treated_Wood\"><\/span>What Should You Do If You Accidentally Burn Pressure Treated Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally burn pressure treated wood, you need to immediately ventilate the area and move everyone out of the smoke, try putting out the fire, and let as much air circulate as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The early outsets of contamination can be dizziness, headache, eye pain, and skin irritation. As soon as you notice these symptoms on anyone, take them to the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Pressure_Treated_Wood\"><\/span>How To Get Rid Of Pressure Treated Wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing which you should do is to put the treated wood in clearly marked containers so that no one comes near them and accidentally end up burning them. you can also cut the wood into smaller pieces before storing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just throw them in the dumpster as these can contaminate the other garbage which might be reused or recycled but the chemicals won&#8217;t dissipate by then. Alternatively, contact your local landfill about disposing of the treated wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You should never burn pressure treated as they have been treated with dangerous chemicals which can cause both environmental and long and short-term health damage. These chemicals are released either as tiny particles or fumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended reading: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-you-can-burn-in-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What You Can And Can Not Burn In Your Fireplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot of times once you are done with your set of pressure-treated wood, the natural inclination is to just burn it in the fireplace. But maybe you shouldn\u2019t do so. So what should you do with leftover pressure-treated wood? 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