How are telephone poles disposed of?
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How are telephone poles disposed of?
The three most common utility pole disposal methods include landfills, incineration and recycling.
What can you do with old phone poles?
As a last resort, you can send wood poles to a landfill. Preserved wood is not considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of normally into an approved landfill. Review the following for additional information on disposal of preserved wood and poles.
Should you burn old telephone pole?
If the poles were only treated with creosote they are not a problem to burn. Its the same stuff as the creosote in your chimney. It actually burns pretty clean.. The creosote used to treat poles is a coal-tar product and is carcinogenic.
Where do old power poles go?
Pole recycling program We send our poles to a timber recycler in accordance with NSW EPA requirements. The poles are not available for collection from Ausgrid depots by the public. Poles are then recycled into feature floors, posts and doorways as part of the program.
Can I burn telephone pole wood?
Yes, they can, but it might not be desirable. Power poles are generally treated in some manner to prevent rot and seal them against exposure to the elements. Creosote is one commonly used treatment. These various treatments often produce noxious fumes when burned.
What tree are power poles made from?
For Tree Farmers, utility poles have the potential to provide an excellent return on investment. Southern yellow pines and Douglas fir are the most popular trees due to their size, but Northeastern red pine, Western red cedar and other softwoods that grow tall and straight are also used.
What timber are power poles made from?
The majority of power poles are made from Australian hardwood timbers such as Spotted Gum, Ironbark, Blackbutt, Grey Box, Tallow Wood and Blood Wood.
Will telephone poles rot in the ground?
A survey of 150 utility companies found the average service life of utility poles to range from 25 to 37 years. The most common reason for replacement being, “strength degradation from ground line decay”. When the chemicals become thin enough at the ground line – the pole becomes subject to often rapid decay.