Evolution of a wood recycling company

Rainier Wood Recyclers in Washington State recently boosted its processing capacity to over 300,000 tons a year, making it one of the nation's largest processors of wood waste. Following severe windstorms in the Puget Sound area, local residents brought branches and tree limbs to the free drop-off at three Rainier facilities. While chip markets vary by season and demand, they average 30 to 45 percent landscape products, 30 to 45 percent industrial fuel, and 20 to 35 percent fiber for board manufacture or paper pulp.