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Can I burn old railroad ties, pressure-treated lumber, fence plants, etc., in a backyard fireplace or in a furnace for heating purposes?

April 26, 2017backyard burn fence fireplace lumber plants PRESSURE-TREATED railroad ties

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Can I burn old railroad ties, pressure-treated lumber, fence plants, etc., in a backyard fireplace or in a furnace for heating purposes?

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Absolutely not. Even though a railroad tie may look like all of the creosote is gone, it is not. Burning any of those items can be very dangerous and is in violation of both local fire codes and state air quality regulations.