What Can We Use Wood Waste For?
Whether you’re working in your yard or on your property, you likely end up having quite a bit of wood waste due to trimming overgrown trees, dead branches, and more. Rather than taking piles of wood to the landfill, learn what wood waste can be used for, and contact A1 Organics for help recycling yours. We are Colorado’s leader in organic recycling, and we offer four convenient locations along the Front Range for your convenience. Contact us today or visit us at one of our locations in Commerce City, Keenesburg, Sheridan, or Eaton for more information.
Soil Conditioner
Wood waste can be processed into soil conditioners. If you thought conditioner was just something you used in your hair, you might be wondering exactly what soil conditioner is. Poor soil can be caused by compaction, hardpan soil, excessive amounts of clay, extreme sandiness, and more. Since poor soil can restrict the ability of plants to draw up water and nutrients, you will want to add a soil conditioner to help improve its structure by increasing aeration as well as water- and nutrient-holding capacity. Whether you’re a fan of flowers and lush landscaping or you hope to enjoy the fruits of your labor in a vegetable garden, make sure to find the best soil conditioner for your use. Contact A1 Organics to learn about the soil amendments we offer.
Paper Pulp
Growing up, you probably thought paper pulp was used for one thing — to make paper. Paper pulp, however, is used to make a wide array of products. From shipping containers and paper bags to LCD screens, shoes, and more, the uses for paper pulp are seemingly limitless. While paper pulp is used as a base for almost all paper products, it can also be put through different processes to create another type of pulp that can also be used in textile fibers.
Compost Additive
Wood waste is frequently used as a compost additive. Compost additives typically contain three basic types of additives that help speed up the composting process — inoculants, starters, and activators. The activators provide a source of food for the bacteria and fungi that break down the compost and are typically made from bulky materials such as wood chips and sawdust. Whether you’re getting started on your first compost pile or need to find a quality compost additive, wood waste is a great item to start with.
Animal Bedding
In the animal industry, wood waste is commonly used for animal bedding. From cows and horses to sheep, goats, and more, it’s important to provide the right type of material for bedding. Since wood shavings and sawdust are relatively absorbent and easily conform to an animal’s curvature, they make a naturally good option for bedding. Plus, unlike hay, animals won’t be tempted to consume their bedding.
Mulch
One of the most obvious uses for wood waste is to recycle it into mulch, which can be used in gardening and landscaping. Mulch helps reduce the amount of water that evaporates from the soil, which, in turn, reduces the amount of water you need to use to water your plants. It also provides important nutrients to the soil, which help plants grow. In fact, mulch can help break up the soil with a high clay content to allow for better movement of water and air through the soil. It can also be used to provide nutrients to sandy soil, which usually provides very little nutrients for plants.
Composting Colorado
When it comes to wood waste, there are so many valuable ways it can be used once it has been recycled. From vegetable gardening and flower pots to landscaping and more, be sure to put your wood waste to use. We can help you get rid of yard waste, and you can help us divert usable material from the local landfill. If you don’t have wood waste but would like to purchase soil or compost made from wood waste, we can help with that too. We offer four locations along the Front Range for your convenience in Commerce City, Keenesburg, Sheridan, and Eaton. Contact A1 Organics today to schedule the organic recycling services you need and be sure to ask about our composting and soil services.