Wood waste recycling is the process of turning waste wood into usable products. Products generated from scrap wood recycling are used in such sectors as paper production, panel board production, wood pellets, energy production, and more.
The rising cost of waste material disposal and a growing consciousness for the environment also contribute to the increasing importance of waste wood recycling. A common belief is that by recycling wood waste, the demand for "green timber" will fall and this will benefit the environment.