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	A lot of people offer scrap wood or even furniture for burning. ~~It is not~~ illegal ~~to offer this~~, but ~~some caution should be used by~~ the person receiving the wood.		A lot of people offer scrap wood, or even furniture, for burning. This isn't illegal, but the person receiving the wood should take some care.

	~~A good explanation and article about pallets and reuse is~~ https://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/		See [https://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/ this article on pallets and reuse], and [http://www.ecotreecare.co.uk/firewood-warning.htm this firewood warning].
	~~Another is here -~~ http://www.ecotreecare.co.uk/firewood-warning.htm

	~~'''~~CCA (chromated copper arsenate)~~'''~~		==CCA (chromated copper arsenate)==

	A particular ~~issue that does cause~~ concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and ~~should not~~ be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative ~~that has been~~ used for timber treatment ~~since~~ the mid 1930s~~, but~~ stopped in 2006. As the name suggests it is a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, ~~it imparts~~ a greenish tint ~~to the timber~~. It is highly effective as ~~wood~~ preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote~~. It protects~~ against fungal decay, wood eating insects and ~~affords a~~ good ~~degree of~~ weather-resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the ~~atmosphere~~ and the ash from burnt CCA treated timber can contain up to 10 ~~per cent~~ (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing ~~only~~ a few grams of this ash can be harmful~~. Symptoms can include~~ nausea ~~and/or~~ vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles ~~feeling~~ in the skin. ~~Common~~ advice is to ~~never~~ burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.		A particular concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and shouldn't be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative used for timber treatment from the mid-1930s until it stopped in 2006. As the name suggests, it's a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, giving the timber a greenish tint. It's highly effective as a preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote, protecting against fungal decay and wood-eating insects and providing good weather resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the air, and the ash from burnt CCA-treated timber can contain up to 10% (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing just a few grams of this ash can be harmful, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles in the skin. The general advice is never to burn CCA-treated timber as firewood, in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.

	~~Any wood~~ designed for ~~indoors~~ use, or ~~which was~~ first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was ~~latterly primarily~~ used in fences, sheds, and ~~decks~~. It was ~~banned~~ initially ~~voluntary, and~~ restricted ~~its use~~ to external ~~use~~, ~~but~~ later ~~became encoded in~~ law, and it ~~was~~ no longer available at all.		Wood designed for indoor use, or first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006, is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was mainly used in fences, sheds and decking. Its use was initially restricted voluntarily to external applications, then later restricted by law, and it's no longer available at all.
	~~A general safety document covering the types of materials that can be burnt on a domestic open fire is https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/assets/documents/reports/cat09/1901291307_Ready_to_Burn_Web.pdf~~

	~~'''MB Methyl Bromide'''~~		A general safety document on what can be burnt on a domestic open fire: https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/assets/documents/reports/cat09/1901291307_Ready_to_Burn_Web.pdf

	These pallets have been treated with a highly toxic pesticide which can be necessary in certain regions of the world where there are pests that can’t be eliminated by heat treatments. You should never use MB ~~stamped pallets for a craft project and you should never burn these pallets on a fire. Methyl~~ bromide treatment was made illegal in the UK in 2010 and is being phased out worldwide. Pallets are durable though, so there are some MB stamped pallets still in circulation. So it’s always worth being careful and double checking your pallet stamps. If you can’t tell what the stamp was, don’t use the pallet!		==MB (methyl bromide)==

			Some pallets have been treated with this highly toxic pesticide, which is sometimes needed in regions with pests that can't be eliminated by heat treatment. Never use MB-stamped pallets for a craft project, and never burn them on a fire. Methyl bromide treatment was made illegal in the UK in 2010 and is being phased out worldwide, but pallets last a long time, so some MB-stamped ones are still in circulation. Always check pallet stamps carefully - if you can't tell what a stamp means, don't use the pallet.

	For safety, it is probably best to ~~take a stance~~ that any pressure treated wood ~~is likely to have~~ chemicals that~~, once burnt,~~ are harmful to health and the environment.		For safety, it's probably best to assume that any pressure-treated wood may contain chemicals that are harmful to health and the environment once burnt.

			==CHEP pallets==

	~~'''CHEP Pallets''' are the~~ blue pallets you might see or ~~occasionally~~ get requests ~~or offers in your community. These pallets~~ are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These ~~should therefore not~~ be allowed on Freegle. A member can ~~get~~ a free collection by ~~telephone~~ or ~~e-mail~~ on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or ~~visit their website for further details at~~ www.chep.com.		The blue pallets you might see offered, or get requests for, are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them, either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These shouldn't be allowed on Freegle. A member can arrange a free collection by phone or email on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com, or via www.chep.com.

			==2021: government announcement==

	~~'''2021: Government announcement''' on restrictions for fuel for woodburners -~~ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-action-to-cut-pollution-from-household-burning		The government [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-action-to-cut-pollution-from-household-burning announced restrictions] on fuel for woodburners: "To help improve the air we breathe and ensure householders choose cleaner fuels, sales of coal and wet wood - the two most polluting fuels - will be phased out between 2021 and 2023."
	"To help improve the air we breathe and ensure householders choose cleaner fuels, sales of coal and wet wood – the two most polluting fuels – will be phased out between 2021 and 2023"

	~~If freshly cut logs are offered for firewood on groups, it is advisable to give the above information.~~

			If freshly cut logs are offered as firewood, it's worth passing on the above information.

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Jacky at 09:56, 19 April 2025

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	'''CHEP Pallets''' are the blue pallets you might see or occasionally get requests of offers in your community. These pallets are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These should therefore not be allowed on Freegle. A member can get a free collection by telephone or e-mail on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.		'''CHEP Pallets''' are the blue pallets you might see or occasionally get requests or offers in your community. These pallets are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These should therefore not be allowed on Freegle. A member can get a free collection by telephone or e-mail on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.

Jacky at 13:00, 4 February 2024

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Jacky at 12:59, 4 February 2024

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	A lot of people offer scrap wood for burning. It is not illegal to offer this, but some caution should be used by the person receiving the wood.		A lot of people offer scrap wood or even furniture for burning. It is not illegal to offer this, but some caution should be used by the person receiving the wood.

	A good explanation and article about pallets and reuse is https://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/		A good explanation and article about pallets and reuse is https://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/
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	'''CCA (chromated copper arsenate)'''		'''CCA (chromated copper arsenate)'''

	A particular issue that does cause concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and should not be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative that has been used for timber treatment since the mid ~~1930's~~, but stopped in 2006. As the name suggests it is a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, it imparts a greenish tint to the timber. It is highly effective as wood preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote. It protects against fungal decay, wood eating insects and affords a good degree of weather-resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the atmosphere and the ash from burnt CCA treated timber can contain up to 10 per cent (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing only a few grams of this ash can be harmful. Symptoms can include nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles feeling in the skin. Common advice is to never burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.		A particular issue that does cause concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and should not be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative that has been used for timber treatment since the mid 1930s, but stopped in 2006. As the name suggests it is a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, it imparts a greenish tint to the timber. It is highly effective as wood preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote. It protects against fungal decay, wood eating insects and affords a good degree of weather-resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the atmosphere and the ash from burnt CCA treated timber can contain up to 10 per cent (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing only a few grams of this ash can be harmful. Symptoms can include nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles feeling in the skin. Common advice is to never burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.

	Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.		Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.
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	'''CHEP Pallets''' are the blue pallets you might see or occasionally get requests of offers in your community. These pallets are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These ~~shoudl~~ therefore not be allowed on Freegle. A member can get a free collection by telephone or e-mail on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.		'''CHEP Pallets''' are the blue pallets you might see or occasionally get requests of offers in your community. These pallets are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These should therefore not be allowed on Freegle. A member can get a free collection by telephone or e-mail on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.

Jacky at 12:02, 30 August 2022

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	A good explanation and article about pallets and reuse is https://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/		A good explanation and article about pallets and reuse is https://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/
	Another is here - http://www.ecotreecare.co.uk/firewood-warning.htm		Another is here - http://www.ecotreecare.co.uk/firewood-warning.htm

			'''CCA (chromated copper arsenate)'''

	A particular issue that does cause concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and should not be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative that has been used for timber treatment since the mid 1930's, but stopped in 2006. As the name suggests it is a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, it imparts a greenish tint to the timber. It is highly effective as wood preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote. It protects against fungal decay, wood eating insects and affords a good degree of weather-resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the atmosphere and the ash from burnt CCA treated timber can contain up to 10 per cent (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing only a few grams of this ash can be harmful. Symptoms can include nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles feeling in the skin. Common advice is to never burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.		A particular issue that does cause concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and should not be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative that has been used for timber treatment since the mid 1930's, but stopped in 2006. As the name suggests it is a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, it imparts a greenish tint to the timber. It is highly effective as wood preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote. It protects against fungal decay, wood eating insects and affords a good degree of weather-resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the atmosphere and the ash from burnt CCA treated timber can contain up to 10 per cent (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing only a few grams of this ash can be harmful. Symptoms can include nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles feeling in the skin. Common advice is to never burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.

	CHEP Pallets are the blue pallets you might see or occasionally get requests of offers in your community. These pallets are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These shoudl therefore not be allowed on Freegle. A member can get a free collection by telephone or e-mail on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.

	Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.		Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.
	A general safety document covering the types of materials that can be burnt on a domestic open fire is https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/assets/documents/reports/cat09/1901291307_Ready_to_Burn_Web.pdf		A general safety document covering the types of materials that can be burnt on a domestic open fire is https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/assets/documents/reports/cat09/1901291307_Ready_to_Burn_Web.pdf

			'''MB Methyl Bromide'''

			These pallets have been treated with a highly toxic pesticide which can be necessary in certain regions of the world where there are pests that can’t be eliminated by heat treatments. You should never use MB stamped pallets for a craft project and you should never burn these pallets on a fire. Methyl bromide treatment was made illegal in the UK in 2010 and is being phased out worldwide. Pallets are durable though, so there are some MB stamped pallets still in circulation. So it’s always worth being careful and double checking your pallet stamps. If you can’t tell what the stamp was, don’t use the pallet!


	For safety, it is probably best to take a stance that any pressure treated wood is likely to have chemicals that, once burnt, are harmful to health and the environment.		For safety, it is probably best to take a stance that any pressure treated wood is likely to have chemicals that, once burnt, are harmful to health and the environment.


			'''CHEP Pallets''' are the blue pallets you might see or occasionally get requests of offers in your community. These pallets are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These shoudl therefore not be allowed on Freegle. A member can get a free collection by telephone or e-mail on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.


	2021: Government announcement on restrictions for fuel for woodburners - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-action-to-cut-pollution-from-household-burning		'''2021: Government announcement''' on restrictions for fuel for woodburners - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-action-to-cut-pollution-from-household-burning
	"To help improve the air we breathe and ensure householders choose cleaner fuels, sales of coal and wet wood – the two most polluting fuels – will be phased out between 2021 and 2023"		"To help improve the air we breathe and ensure householders choose cleaner fuels, sales of coal and wet wood – the two most polluting fuels – will be phased out between 2021 and 2023"

Jacky at 12:38, 23 June 2022

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	A particular issue that does cause concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and should not be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative that has been used for timber treatment since the mid 1930's, but stopped in 2006. As the name suggests it is a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, it imparts a greenish tint to the timber. It is highly effective as wood preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote. It protects against fungal decay, wood eating insects and affords a good degree of weather-resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the atmosphere and the ash from burnt CCA treated timber can contain up to 10 per cent (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing only a few grams of this ash can be harmful. Symptoms can include nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles feeling in the skin. Common advice is to never burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.		A particular issue that does cause concern is that some treated timber contains CCA (chromated copper arsenate) and should not be burnt as firewood. CCA is a wood preservative that has been used for timber treatment since the mid 1930's, but stopped in 2006. As the name suggests it is a mixture of chromium, copper and arsenic, it imparts a greenish tint to the timber. It is highly effective as wood preservative, often used as a substitute for creosote. It protects against fungal decay, wood eating insects and affords a good degree of weather-resistance. But when burnt, toxic arsenic is released into the atmosphere and the ash from burnt CCA treated timber can contain up to 10 per cent (by weight) arsenic, chromium and copper. Swallowing only a few grams of this ash can be harmful. Symptoms can include nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhoea, and pins and needles feeling in the skin. Common advice is to never burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.

			CHEP Pallets are the blue pallets you might see or occasionally get requests of offers in your community. These pallets are legally owned by the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly. These shoudl therefore not be allowed on Freegle. A member can get a free collection by telephone or e-mail on 0800 515 320 or collect@chep.com or visit their website for further details at www.chep.com.

	Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.		Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.

Jacky at 13:02, 3 January 2022

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	Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.		Any wood designed for indoors use, or which was first used outdoors before 1933 or after 2006 is likely to be safe to burn. CCA was latterly primarily used in fences, sheds, and decks. It was banned initially voluntary, and restricted its use to external use, but later became encoded in law, and it was no longer available at all.
			A general safety document covering the types of materials that can be burnt on a domestic open fire is https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/assets/documents/reports/cat09/1901291307_Ready_to_Burn_Web.pdf

	For safety, it is probably best to take a stance that any pressure treated wood is likely to have chemicals that, once burnt, are harmful to health and the environment.		For safety, it is probably best to take a stance that any pressure treated wood is likely to have chemicals that, once burnt, are harmful to health and the environment.

Jacky at 15:31, 24 March 2021

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	2021: Government announcement on restrictions for fuel for woodburners - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-action-to-cut-pollution-from-household-burning		2021: Government announcement on restrictions for fuel for woodburners - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-takes-action-to-cut-pollution-from-household-burning
			"To help improve the air we breathe and ensure householders choose cleaner fuels, sales of coal and wet wood – the two most polluting fuels – will be phased out between 2021 and 2023"

			If freshly cut logs are offered for firewood on groups, it is advisable to give the above information.