Our excess scrap wood is located at our Phoenix, IL facility and is available at no cost for most items but does include a nominal loading fee. Our yard is located close to multiple major highways and only accept commercial vehicles and rail cars. We do not accept personal vehicles such as pickup trucks, vans, or cars.
$100 loading fee per truck, unless otherwise specified.
We accept commercial trucks with open trailers such as dumps or flatbeds. We do not accept enclosed trailers or boxes of any type. Our staff will handling all the loading but you are responsible for securing the load and ensuring it is road-worthy. There may be limitations based on product selected. For example, we cannot load mulch onto a flatbed.
$200 loading fee per railcar, unless otherwise specified.
We accept open railcars via our CN Direct rail spur. This line comes directly into our yard and may be the most economical options for those capable of receiving rail freight. We do not accept any enclosed railcars. There may be limitations based on product selected. For example, we cannot load mulch onto a centerbeam railcar.
Most of our excess wood products are available for the loading fee itself, with no cost for the actual material. Our selection and quantities may vary daily so please call XXXXXXXXXX or email XXX@XXX.com for the most up-to-date information.
General information
$50 per mat. 20+ mats receive free loading.
These are a discontinued mat size but utilize the same technology as all of our TerraLam mats. Each mat measures approximately 4ft x 16ft x 7in and weighs 1200-1500lbs. These are made from Southern Yellow Pine and an inert polyurethane adhesive
Loading cost only. Material is free.
Used timber and crane mats from our fleet. Each mat measures approximately 4ft x 16-20ft x 8in and weighs 2500-5000lbs. These are made from mixed hardwoods with a varying number of large (4ft) steel bolts.
Loading cost only. Material is free.
New TerraLam mat cutoffs from our production line. These are straight from our factory and have not seen use on construction sites. These measure approximately 4-18ft x 2-4in x 4-8in and are made from Southern Yellow Pine and an inert polyurethane adhesive.
Loading cost only. Material is free.
New hardwood cut-offs from our Lion Lumber facility. These green pieces of hardwood have not been used and vary in size and shape, typically smaller than 6in x 6in x 12in.
Loading cost only. Material is free.
New mulch made from our new CLT cutoffs. This material has not been used on construction sites and is made from cutoffs directly from our factory. It is a medium chip size and contains a mix of mostly Southern Yellow Pine and some small inert polyurethane foam pieces.
Loading cost only. Material is free.
Mulch made from a mixed-hardwoods. This material is made from old timber and bolted access mats and is a medium chip size and contains mostly mixed woods, some small inert polyurethane foam pieces, and random debris.
Loading cost only. Material is free.
Mulch made from a combination of used softwoods and hardwoods. This material is made from old access mats and is a medium chip size and contains mostly mixed woods, some small inert polyurethane foam pieces, and random debris.
Loading cost only. Material is free.
Mulch made from a combination of used softwoods and hardwoods. This material is made from old access mats and is a large or extra-large chip and contains mostly mixed woods, some small inert polyurethane foam pieces, and random debris.
No, our equipment is not designed to load small vehicles like pickup trucks, vans, or cars. These vehicles will be turned away at our loading areas.
Yes, all of our mulch is currently being used in various local parks, public areas, and homes. It is not a decorative grade product but serves its purpose as a top ground covering.
No, no work can be performed on site. All products must be taken off site as is.
No, all mats will be picked from the top of the pile. Exceptions to this are only for 504 mats if more than 40 are being purchased.
Yes, please inquire directly about what size cutoff panels we have. These are stored inside and vary from day to day.
No, we do not schedule, arrange, or otherwise help with freight logistics for our excess material. Freight must be pre-arranged as we will only handle collecting payment for product, load fees, and perform the loading of the product.
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