| Product and recycled content | Recycled wood waste (hog fuel) 100% recycled wood (stumps) |
| Application | Temporary road base Replaces natural (virgin) aggregate |
| Location/Date | Cedar Hills Landfill, since 1991 |
| Project manager/user | Operations Supervisor Solid Waste Division, (206)296-0463 |
| Architect/Engineer | None |
| General Contractor | None |
| Background, history | Wanted to find a low cost alternative to aggregate for mud control; experiment successful |
| Performance | Provides traction when applied in wet areas |
| Source of material | Rainier Wood Recyclers, (253)630-3565 |
| Quantity | 200,000 cubic yards (1995) |
| Cost | $1.00 - $1.50 per cubic yard |
| Cost savings or increase | Reduces dependence on native or recycled rock; uses approximately 12% less material than when using native or recycled rock |
| Installation, costs/savings | Reduces time involved in spreading and delivery |
| Source of extra funds | None |
| Would you buy this product again? | Yes. |
| Why or why not? | Serves purpose and works well in landfill environment |
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