Sources for More Information

Bulletin #16: How to Recycle Shade Tree Materials

There is a wealth of information available about recycling wood and other yard or street vegetation. Here are some quick links to get started with stories and ideas that are both practical and inspiring.

• Utilizing Municipal Trees: Ideas From Across the Country redirect
• Harvesting Urban Timber: A Guide to Making Better Use of Urban Trees redirect
• BioCycle – The Organics Recycling Authority redirect

The World of Wood Turning

There are wood turners in most communities and they are usually interested in obtaining parts of trees that have been removed from streets and parks. For information about this fascinating hobby and profession, visit the website of the American Association of Woodturners redirect.

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Examples of Organizations

Myriad organizations now exist to help local communities find ways to re-use wastes. Here are a few with Web sites worth visiting and that have links to many other sources:

• Environmental Protection Agency redirect
• Keep America Beautiful redirect
• National Recycling Coalition redirect
• Earth911.com redirect
• National Waste & Recycling Association redirect
• Biodegradable Products Institute redirect
• What Can Be Recycled?: A List of 200+ Items redirect

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Arbor Day Foundation’s Educational Programs

The Arbor Day Foundation is a leader in the wise use of renewable energy sources redirect and wood waste.

• Visit the Fuelwood Energy Plant Visitor Gallery at Lied Lodge & Conference Center. The entire conference center and lodge is heated by wood-derived energy, much of it from the wastes of a pallet mill.