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Old 18-04-2010, 01:42 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Wood From Pallets - Treated Or Safe?

On Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:17:48 -0700, Coffee's For Closers
wrote:

I have access to a small supply of discarded pallets from
unloading trucks.

Is this wood safe for building raised beds for vegetables? How
can I tell if it is treated or not?


Thanks.



I don't know of any pallets that have been treated. To know for sure
you will need to test it. Depending on the wood, your pallets will
last 1 to 5 years. White oak pallets last longer than others.