Byproducts
Residuals from Our Smithers Sawmill
The part of the log that does not square into a cant still has a job. Our residuals, chips and sawdust, go out by the trailer load as feedstock, not into a burn pile.
What residuals we produce
We mill dry balsam: the logs left burnt or behind in the bush that larger mills will not take. Every log leaves the yard as squared cants for finished lumber or as chips bound for a local pellet plant, so nothing is wasted.
- Wood chips: bulk balsam chips, our main residual, sold by the trailer load.
- Sawdust and shavings: the fines from squaring and edging, available depending on volume.
These are the materials a burn pile usually swallows. We would rather they go to good use.
Where our residuals go
Most of our chips truck to a local pellet plant as feedstock, which is how we close the loop on a hundred percent wood utilization. If you run a pellet, biomass, or agricultural operation in northern BC and need a steady or spot supply, get in touch with your volume and location.
For pricing and trailer-load availability, request a quote or call the office.
Common questions
Good to know.
What do you do with mill residuals?
Our chips go to a local pellet plant as feedstock and sawdust is used where volume allows. Nothing is burned as waste.
Can I buy wood chips by the trailer load?
Yes. Bulk balsam chips are sold by the trailer load. Tell us your volume and location and we will quote you.
Do you sell sawdust?
Sometimes, depending on volume. Contact the office at (250) 847-1430 and we will let you know what is available.
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Need feedstock by the trailer load?
Bulk balsam chips and sawdust from a Highway 16 mill. Tell us your volume and we will quote you.