Processing and marketing woody materials

Article Abstract:

W.D.Zwicky and Son Inc. is a wood recovery and processing facility which employes 22 people on its 32-acre site in Pennsylvania. The business now has 70 machines including excavators, whole tree chippers and tub grinders. Almost no materials are wasted, with nails being extracted by magnets and rocks being sold for road bases. Haulers, municipalities and landscapers tip their residuals on Zwicky's site for between $3-5 per cy. Mixed blends of compost and topsoil are becoming popular and Zwicky and Son is easily able to meet demand.

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, Agricultural chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Sawmills, Sawmills and planing mills, general, Wood Chips & Residues, Mulch, Forest products industry, W.D. Zwicky and Son Inc.

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Wisconsin companies turn wood residuals into revenues

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on the conversion of wood waste into marketable products such as building materials and mulch, focusing on Wisconsin's timber and construction industries. Recycling companies provide bins at homebuilding sites to collect usable waste, and lumber companies reutilize reclaimed timbers from demolition work.

Wisconsin, Construction industry, Lumber industry, Waste management, Wood waste

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