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Wood Shakes

wood shingles, shag shingles, cedar roofing

Glossary
Wood Shakes

Wood shakes can be chipped and reused by the proper facilities. Your recycled shakes may make their way to a company that will use them as an alternate fuel source.

See also: Wood Waste (lumber)

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Check your roof annually. Removing and/or replacing damaged or missing shakes early could help you avoid water or mould damage which can require re-roofing a larger section.

Wood shakes are often treated with a fire retardant, or CCA (chromated copper arsenate, arsenic being a known carcinogen) to inhibit the growth of mildew, mold or fungus, and to protect the roof from insects. If CCA-treated wood is burned in confined spaces such as a domestic fire, wood stove or barbecue, carcinogens are released into the inhaled smoke and into the environment. It is not recommended for re-use as kindling.

Contact facilities directly regarding restrictions and charges.

Facilities

  • A&P Disposal & Recycling

    6220 Marilyn
    Sooke
    250.642.4456

  • DL's Recycling Centre

    6844 Oldfield Rd
    Saanichton
    250.544.3103

  • Ellice Recycle

    524 David Street
    Victoria
    250.386.4342

  • Ellice Recycle (commercial dump capable loads only)

    2525 Bridge Street
    Victoria
    250.386.8740

  • GFL Environmental (formerly Alpine, and Terrapure Environmental)

    1045 Dunford Avenue
    Victoria
    250.474.5145

  • H.L. Disposal & Lawn Services Ltd.

    334 Hillside Ave
    Victoria
    250.381.2020

  • Salt Spring Garbage and Recycling

    360 Blackburn Road
    Salt Spring Island
    250.537.2167

  • Salt Spring Island Recycling Depot

    349 Rainbow Road
    Salt Spring Island
    250.537.1200

    • The Environmental Story

    Cedar shakes are naturally pressure treated and can last up to 50 years on your roof. So inspect your roof regularly, but don’t re-roof until absolutely necessary.

    Did You Know?

    Conducting a home renovation? Learn steps required to ensure your waste material will be accepted for disposal. www.crd.bc.ca/renowaste