Buy & Sell Lumber
Whether you have surplus wood to offload or you need quality reclaimed lumber for your next project, CA Lumber Recycling makes the process simple, fair, and fast.
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Sell Your Lumber to Us
We purchase used, surplus, and salvaged lumber from contractors, demolition companies, homeowners, and businesses across California. Instead of paying to dump usable wood in a landfill, get paid for it.
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Submit Your Material
Contact us with details about the lumber you want to sell. Include the species (if known), approximate dimensions, quantity, condition, and photos. The more information you provide, the faster we can quote.
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Receive a Quote
We evaluate your material based on species, grade, dimensions, condition, and current market demand. You will receive a fair market quote within 24-48 hours. For larger volumes, we may schedule a site visit to assess in person.
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Pickup or Drop-Off
Accept the quote and choose your logistics option. We can dispatch our transportation fleet to pick up the material from your location, or you can deliver it to our yard during business hours. Pickup is available throughout California.
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Get Paid
Once we receive and verify the material, payment is issued promptly. We pay by check or electronic transfer. For ongoing relationships with contractors and demolition firms, we offer standing purchase agreements with negotiated rates.
What we look for: Clean, uncontaminated wood in reusable condition. High-demand species include Douglas fir, redwood, white oak, heart pine, cedar, and old-growth softwoods. Large beams and timbers, rare species, and historically significant lumber command premium prices.
Buy Reclaimed Lumber From Us
Our inventory of recycled and reclaimed lumber is sourced from demolition projects, renovation waste, and surplus stock from across California. Every piece has been processed through our recycling facility and graded for quality.
Reclaimed Beams & Timbers
Salvaged from barns, warehouses, bridges, and industrial buildings. Available in various species, sizes, and finishes. Ideal for exposed beam ceilings, mantels, and structural accents.
Dimensional Lumber
Recycled framing lumber in standard dimensions. De-nailed, cleaned, and ready for construction use. A cost-effective, sustainable alternative to new framing stock.
Reclaimed Flooring
Oak, pine, maple, and fir flooring salvaged from historic buildings. Available tongue-and-groove or re-milled to custom profiles. Rich patina impossible to replicate with new wood.
Barn Wood & Siding
Weathered barn boards, shiplap, and exterior siding with authentic aged character. Popular for accent walls, cladding, furniture projects, and rustic interior design.
Surplus & Overstock
Lightly used or never-used lumber from construction overruns. Factory-fresh quality at below-market pricing. Inventory changes frequently, so check back often.
Custom Milling
Need a specific dimension or profile? We can re-mill reclaimed stock to your exact specs. Visit our custom milling page for details on capabilities and turnaround times.
Fair & Transparent Pricing
Our pricing is based on species, grade, dimensions, condition, and current market demand. Reclaimed lumber is often priced competitively with new material, and in many cases costs less while delivering superior quality and character.
Selling Prices (What We Pay You)
Prices vary by material type. Clean dimensional lumber typically earns $0.15-$0.50 per board foot. Old-growth beams and rare species can command $1.00-$5.00+ per board foot depending on size, species, and condition. We provide exact quotes after evaluating your specific material.
Buying Prices (What You Pay Us)
Recycled dimensional lumber starts at $0.50 per board foot for utility-grade stock. Premium reclaimed beams, old-growth boards, and specialty products are priced according to grade and availability. Volume discounts apply to orders over 500 board feet. Request a quote for exact pricing on your project needs.
Volume Discounts & Trade Accounts
Contractors, builders, and designers who purchase regularly can set up a trade account for volume pricing, priority access to new inventory, and net-30 payment terms. We also offer standing purchase agreements for demolition companies and renovation firms that generate consistent lumber flow.
Who We Work With
General Contractors
Sell us your job-site waste lumber and buy reclaimed framing stock for new projects. Dual savings on disposal costs and material expenses.
Architects & Designers
Source unique, character-rich reclaimed wood for feature walls, exposed beams, custom furniture, and LEED or Living Building Challenge projects.
Homeowners & DIY
Find affordable, high-quality lumber for home renovation, fencing, decking, shelving, and woodworking projects. Visit our yard or browse online.
Demolition Companies
Turn demolition waste into revenue. We buy recoverable lumber from demo sites and can coordinate pickups to keep your project on schedule.
Furniture Makers
Reclaimed wood adds irreplaceable character to handcrafted furniture. We stock unique species, old-growth boards, and weathered planks perfect for artisan work.
Municipalities
We partner with local governments to divert wood waste from municipal projects, parks maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades. Compliant with all California regulations.
Buying Reference Price Sheet
The figures below are typical ranges, not firm quotes. Final pricing depends on species, grade, quantity, condition, dimension, current market demand, and project-specific factors. Use this table to estimate budgets before requesting a formal quote.
| Material | Grade | Typical Range (per BF) | Best Uses |
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| Reclaimed Douglas Fir 2x | Construction | $0.50 – $1.20 | Framing, blocking, fencing |
| Old-growth Douglas Fir Beam | Premium | $8.00 – $18.00 | Exposed beams, mantels, structural feature |
| Reclaimed Redwood Boards | Character | $4.50 – $9.00 | Siding, decking, accent walls |
| Heart Pine Flooring | Premium | $9.00 – $16.00 | Historic restoration, luxury flooring |
| White Oak Boards | Character | $6.00 – $12.00 | Furniture, cabinetry, flooring |
| Barn Wood Siding | Weathered | $5.00 – $11.00 | Accent walls, ceilings, set design |
| Reclaimed Cedar | Character | $5.50 – $10.00 | Outdoor siding, fencing, raised beds |
| Surplus New Dimensional | Builder | $0.75 – $1.40 | Framing, sheathing, general construction |
Note: Inventory turns over constantly, so availability of any specific item changes weekly. Contact us for current stock, hold-on-reserve options, and bulk pricing. We can also source rare species through our supplier network if we do not have what you need on hand.
Trade Account Benefits
Trade accounts are free to set up and unlock significant advantages for contractors, architects, designers, and other repeat buyers. The application takes about ten minutes and approval is typically same-day for established businesses.
Volume Pricing
Tiered discounts that improve as your annual purchase volume grows. The discount applies to every order, not just bulk purchases, so even small orders earn the trade rate.
Net-30 Payment Terms
Approved trade accounts can purchase on credit with net-30 invoicing. This helps contractors manage cash flow on long projects without floating material costs personally.
Inventory Holds
Reserve specific lots of material for up to 30 days while your project progresses through design or permitting. We pull, tag, and stage your material so it is ready when you need it.
Priority Notification
Get advance notice when we receive material that matches your standing interests. Architects searching for specific old-growth species, for example, are alerted as soon as a matching shipment arrives.
Dedicated Account Rep
A single point of contact who knows your business, your typical specifications, and your project timelines. No more re-explaining your needs every time you call.
LEED & Compliance Docs
Trade accounts receive automatic project-level documentation for green building certification, including chain-of-custody, salvage percentage, and recycled content reports formatted for LEED submittal.
Where Our Lumber Comes From
Every piece of reclaimed lumber in our yard has a story. Knowing the provenance of the material adds value for designers and architects, and it gives us tighter quality control than spot-buying from open markets.
Direct Deconstruction
Our own deconstruction crews dismantle structures across California, feeding material directly into our processing pipeline. This is the highest-quality source because we control the recovery technique and can document every piece from origin to inventory.
Demolition Contractor Partnerships
We have standing agreements with demolition firms across the state. When they find recoverable lumber on their job sites, they call us first. We arrive, load, and pay them market value for the material.
Surplus & Overstock Buying
Construction projects routinely over-order lumber. Rather than dump the surplus, contractors sell it to us. This material is often new or near-new and provides high-quality stock at below-retail pricing.
Retired Industrial Sites
Closed canneries, mills, warehouses, and rail yards across California are a rich source of old-growth structural timber. We work with property owners and redevelopers to recover this material before redevelopment begins.
Agricultural Structures
Old barns, sheds, drying houses, and farm outbuildings contain some of the most desirable reclaimed wood available. Most are made from local redwood, Douglas fir, or oak harvested when forests still contained slow-growth giants.
Homeowner Drop-Offs
Individual homeowners drop off small quantities of valuable lumber from sheds, fences, decks, and personal projects. We treat every load with the same care and respect, regardless of size.
How to Buy From Us
Whether you are a first-time customer or a long-standing trade partner, the buying process is designed to be transparent and efficient. Here is what to expect from initial inquiry to delivery.
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Browse Inventory
Review our online products catalog, visit our yard during business hours, or describe what you need to our sales team. We maintain a live inventory list and can email you photos of available stock.
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Request a Quote
Send us a list of what you need including species, dimensions, quantity, and preferred grade. We respond within 24 hours with pricing, availability, lead time, and any substitution options if your first choice is unavailable.
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Inspect & Approve
For premium and character-grade orders, we strongly recommend visiting the yard or requesting photos before approving. Reclaimed wood is variable by nature, and seeing the actual material prevents surprises.
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Confirm Order
Approve the quote, sign the order, and arrange payment terms. Trade accounts use net-30 invoicing. New customers typically pay a deposit at order and the balance at delivery or pickup.
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Schedule Delivery or Pickup
Choose will-call pickup at our yard, local delivery via our fleet, or statewide freight for larger orders. Our logistics team confirms a delivery window and contact info for your driver.
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Receive & Verify
Inspect the material on delivery against the order. Sign the bill of lading, receive your invoice, and start building. Any discrepancies are resolved promptly through our customer service team.
Tips to Get the Best Price
Sellers who present their material well typically receive better quotes. Here are practical steps you can take to maximize what you earn from surplus or salvaged lumber.
Sort Before You Call
Separate dimensional lumber from sheet goods, framing from finished pieces, and clean wood from painted or treated material. A pre-sorted load is much faster for us to process and earns a better quote because of it.
Take Clear Photos
Send photos of the entire stack and close-ups of representative pieces. Show end grain when possible because species identification matters. Daylight photos are easier to interpret than flash shots.
Provide a Volume Estimate
Even a rough count helps us scale our quote. Number of boards, approximate dimensions, and estimated total board feet are all useful. We can help with the math if you are not sure how to calculate it.
Note the Origin
Was it salvaged from a 1920s home? A barn? A new construction site? Origin affects value because it tells us the likely species, age, and condition. Documented provenance can significantly increase the price for premium material.
Be Honest About Condition
Disclose any rot, insect damage, paint, embedded hardware, or contamination up front. We will find these issues anyway during processing, and a forthright quote means no awkward price adjustments after pickup.
Consolidate Loads
If you generate small amounts of lumber periodically, consider holding it until you have a full pallet or two. Larger loads earn better per-board-foot pricing because the per-trip handling cost is amortized.
Buy & Sell FAQ
Answers to the questions buyers and sellers most often ask before doing business with us.
How fast can I get a buying quote?
Most quotes are returned within 24 business hours. Large or complex requests may take slightly longer for inventory verification.
Do you offer warranties?
Reclaimed lumber is generally sold as-is, but we stand behind our grading and will address material that does not match the sold grade.
Can I return material I do not use?
Unused stock in original condition can usually be returned within 30 days, while custom-milled orders are typically non-returnable.
Do you ship out of state?
Yes. We regularly coordinate freight for out-of-state deliveries and can route shipments across the continental United States.
How are species identified on reclaimed wood?
Species are identified using grain, density, and visual characteristics, with additional verification for rare or high-value material.
Do you buy small lots?
Yes. Small lots are accepted, especially for valuable species or unique timbers, though pickup economics may vary by location.
What details should I include when selling lumber?
Include photos, dimensions, quantity, condition, and project location. Better intake details help us quote faster and more accurately.
Can you buy lumber directly from demolition sites?
Yes. We can evaluate on-site material, coordinate logistics, and purchase salvage directly from active demolition or renovation projects.
How are payments handled for material you purchase?
After inspection and load confirmation, payment is issued according to the agreed terms, usually by business check or electronic transfer.
Do you help buyers match appearance and grade requirements?
Yes. We help buyers select species, grade, and dimensions aligned with structural, visual, and budget requirements.
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