After you hire a tree removal service to cut down your stumps and trees, you might wonder what can be done with the remains. Turning wood scraps into mulch helps keep the material out of landfills, where it would otherwise take up much-needed space. Wood mulch also offers many practical uses. Here are several benefits of recycling wood scraps to make mulch.

3 Reasons to Recycle Wood Scraps & Branches After Your Tree Removal

1. Save Money

If you enjoy landscaping, gardening, or taking care of your yard, you will need mulch to help improve your soil. Mulch keeps weeds under control and makes the garden bed look more attractive. It also protects your trees and plants during the cold season. Instead of purchasing mulch, you can reap the benefits by using the scraps from your own tree removal and save money.

2. Protect the Environment

Trees provide oxygen and in turn, remove carbon dioxide from the air to help everyone breathe. Mulch wood is created by cutting down trees and chipping the wood in a shredder. Instead of cutting down more trees, you can select and recycle trees that might pose a problem because of their location and chip the scraps for mulch. If a tree is growing too close to power lines or hanging over your roof, call a tree removal service to cut it down and reclaim it for mulch.

3. Promotes a Green Business

Wood recycling allows scraps and waste to be reused, and new businesses are formed to help expedite the process. New jobs are created to help manage the wood material that needs to be recycled, stimulating the local economy. 

When you need a professional tree removal service, contact the specialists at Alaska Hydro Ax in Anchorage. They provide a wide range of tree care and land clearing to meet their customers’ needs. To speak with a friendly representative, call (907) 243-6200 today. Visit them online to learn more about their affordable tree services.