Lumber removal for decks, fences, framing and offcuts
Old framing, torn-down decks, fence boards, posts and pallets loaded and hauled. Pressure-treated wood is kept separate, because California sends it to approved landfills only.
Wood we haul
- Torn-down decks and pergolas
- Fence boards and posts, including footings
- Framing and offcuts from remodels
- Pallets, crates and form boards
- Old sheds already taken apart
Where lumber piles come from
Deck and fence replacements make the biggest piles. The old boards, joists and posts come out in a day, and the pile waits by the side yard. Remodels add framing offcuts and old trim, and ranch properties collect pallets, corral boards and old sheds.
Much of that wood is pressure-treated. In California, treated wood waste can't be burned, scavenged or chipped for mulch, and it has to go to a landfill unit approved for it (treated wood waste rules, HSC 25230). We ask what the wood was used for so treated boards and posts don't end up in a load headed for wood recycling.
Posts often come out with concrete footings still attached. That adds weight, so mention it when you describe the pile.
What's in and out of scope
Included
- Deck boards, joists and posts
- Fence boards, rails and posts
- Framing lumber, plywood and OSB
- Pallets and crates
- Pressure-treated wood, kept separate
- Posts with concrete footings attached
Not in our loads
- Railroad ties soaked in creosote (call first)
- Wood from a structure with suspected asbestos siding or roofing
- Burn piles and ash
How the job runs
Describe the wood
What it came from, roughly how much, and whether any of it is treated.
Price by volume
Lumber is bulky but light; volume usually decides the price, footings aside.
Sorted at loading
Treated wood is loaded apart from clean wood when the load allows.
Right facility
Treated wood goes to a landfill approved for it; clean wood can go to wood recycling where accepted.
Before pickup
Stack boards with nails pointing down, or bend nails over, so the pile is safe to walk around. Keep treated and untreated wood in separate stacks if it's easy to do.
If fence posts are still in the ground, tell us. Pulling posts is slower than hauling posts that are already out.
What changes the price
- VolumeMost lumber loads are priced by how much of the truck they fill.
- Concrete footingsFootings still attached to posts add a lot of weight.
- Nails and hardwareBoards full of nails need careful handling.
- AccessSide yards, gates and slopes affect carry time.
Where we work
We take lumber removal jobs in Pala and nearby towns along SR-76 and I-15, including Rainbow, Pauma Valley, Fallbrook, Bonsall. See the full service-area list.
Lumber Removal questions
Can you take pressure-treated wood?
Yes. California treats it as a regulated waste that has to go to an approved landfill. We keep it apart from clean wood so it goes to the right place.
Do you take fence posts with concrete on them?
Yes. The concrete adds weight, so tell us how many posts have footings attached.
Can I burn old lumber instead?
Not treated wood: burning it is prohibited in California. Open burning of construction debris is also restricted by local air districts.
Will you take apart a deck or shed?
Tell us what's standing and its size. We haul structures that are already down; for anything still standing, we'll discuss it on the call.
Got a pile? Get it priced.
Tell us what the material is, roughly how much there is, and where it sits. A few photos sent by text usually get you a price range on the first call.
- What it is: concrete, drywall, shingles, lumber, flooring or a mix
- How much: a pickup load, a few loads, a room's worth
- Where it sits: driveway, backyard, inside, upstairs
- Gate codes, steep driveways or tight streets we should know about
- Monday–Friday8 AM–6 PM
- Saturday9 AM–4 PM
- SundayClosed