Is it OK to burn pallets in a wood stove?

Is it OK to burn pallets in a wood stove?

Heat treated pallets would be ok to use as kindling, but you don’t want to be burning the ones treated with chemicals as they can release toxic fumes. Pallets that have been treated will have a stamp indicating this.

How do you know if a pallet is safe to burn?

Pallets are usually safe for burning in the fireplace unless the pallet is labeled ‘MB’. Which are the initials that will be on those that have been treated with ‘fumigant methyl bromide’.

Are methyl bromide pallets safe?

MB pallets are not Safe! Check out this information from Toxipedia: Methyl bromide is a broad spectrum pesticide used to control pest insects, nematodes, weeds, pathogens, and rodents.

How do you tell if a pallet is treated?

Look for the IPPC stamp on the side of the wood to determine how it was treated. Pallets marked with an “HT” were heat-treated and did not come into contact with chemicals during the treating process. Avoid unmarked pallets or those stamped with an “MB” for methyl bromide.

Can you burn plywood?

Plywood, particle board, or chipboard. Manufactured wood products release toxic fumes and carcinogens when burned. Any type of household plastic, whether its bubble wrap or a plastic cup, should not be burned in a fireplace.

Is pallet wood safe to use indoors?

Wood pallets are extremely versatile. Most pallet wood is not chemically treated if intended for domestic use. If it doesn’t carry a stamp or marking, then it was used only within the U.S. and is most likely already safe to use indoors.

Are Duraflame logs bad for chimney?

Do duraflame firelogs cause excessive creosote buildup? Burning a duraflame® firelog results in significantly less creosote accumulation than burning wood. If this material is not regularly removed from the chimney burning a hot fire in the fireplace could ignite it and cause a chimney fire.