Commercial wood recycling services in the UK
Wood recycling plays a key role in reducing landfill waste and supporting a more circular economy. We provide reliable and compliant wood recycling services for construction sites, commercial premises, and industrial operations across South-West England.
We recycle all types of wood at our licensed facilities, from clean timber and pallets to treated wood and mixed construction materials. We offer a wide range of affordable skips and containers to house your waste, supported by flexible collections to suit your schedule – making it much easier to recycle your business’ wood and meet your duty of care requirements.
Types of wood we recycle
We accept a broad range of wood materials at our recycling centres, which are graded and processed according to their composition.
Clean and untreated wood
- Wood off-cuts
- Untreated timber
- Clean pallets
Treated, painted, and engineered wood
- Painted or varnished timber
- Pressure-treated fencing
- Window frames
- Engineered and composite wood
Pallets, furniture, and construction timber
- Pallets and packaging wood
- Demolition timber
- Furniture
- Fencing rails
Not sure whether a specific material is suitable for recycling? Get in touch and our team will be happy to advise.
Why choose McCarthy Marland for wood recycling?
- Commercial wood recycling services specifically designed for construction, industrial, and business waste
- We recycle a broad range of wood types, including clean timber, pallets, painted, treated, and mixed construction wood
- A wide range of skips and containers to suit different volumes of wood waste
- Compliant wood waste disposal with full duty of care documentation
- Four licensed recycling centres with expert grading and processing on site
- Flexible deliveries and collections to suit your schedule
- Environmentally responsible waste management with an average recycling rate of 95%
- Work with a dedicated team of UK waste specialists you can depend on
How our wood recycling service works
1) Choose the right container for your wood waste
Select the most suitable skip or container based on the type and volume of wood you need to dispose of. Contact us if you’re unsure, and we can advise on the best option for your site.
2) Book your collection
Arrange your wood waste collection at a time that suits you. We’ll confirm the logistics and any site-specific requirements in advance of the collection date.
3) We collect your wood waste
Your wood waste is then collected and transported to one of our recycling facilities for processing.
4) Sorting and processing
We’ll grade your materials based on the type and composition, before bulking and processing them into wood chip.
5) Recycling and recovery
Depending on the quality of the materials, we may use your recycled wood to manufacture chipboard or as biomass fuel.
6) Documentation
We provide full documentation for every collection, ensuring your wood recycling is fully compliant, traceable, and meets all duty of care requirements.
FAQs
What types of wood can you recycle?
We recycle a wide range of wood waste, including clean timber, pallets, furniture, demolition timber, painted wood, and treated or engineered wood.
Can you recycle treated and painted wood?
Yes, we accept most treated, painted, and engineered wood for recycling. Your materials will be graded and processed depending on the type and composition.
Do I need to segregate wood waste on site?
Segregating wood waste helps to maximise recycling. We can advise on recycling best practise and help you choose the right container options for your site.
What happens to wood waste after it is collected?
Once collected, your wood waste is taken to one of our recycling facilities, where it is sorted and processed into wood chip. Depending on the quality of the materials, it is then recycled into chipboard or used as biomass fuel.
Do you provide waste transfer notes and duty of care documentation?
Yes, we provide full waste transfer documentation for every collection, helping you meet your legal duty of care and environmental compliance requirements.
Areas we cover for waste wood recycling
We cover a large area of South-West England, with depots in central Bristol, Somerton, Tetbury, and Wantage in Oxfordshire.
To confirm availability in your area, speak to our team on 0345 646 0845 or email customerservices@mccarthymarland.co.uk.
Waste recycling centres
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Gloucestershire
Tetbury Commercial Recycling Centre, Babdown Industrial Estate, Babdown Airfield, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8YL
T: 01666 505800
E: customerservices@mccarthymarland.co.uk; sales@mccarthymarland.co.uk -
Bristol Recycling Centre - Albert Quay
Bristol Commercial Recycling Centre, Albert Quay, Albert Road, Bristol, BS2 0XS
T: 0117 941 2555
E: customerservices@mccarthymarland.co.uk; sales@mccarthymarland.co.uk -
Somerton Recycling Centre
Somerton Commercial Recycling Centre, Somertonfield road, Somerton, TA11 6HY
T: 01458 274654
E: customerservices@mccarthymarland.co.uk; sales@mccarthymarland.co.uk -
Oxfordshire
Wantage Commercial Recycling Centre, Downsview Road, Grove Business Park, Wantage, OX12 9FA
T: 01235 760555
E: customerservices@mccarthymarland.co.uk; sales@mccarthymarland.co.uk
