Reclaiming Wood
We reclaim used scaffolding boards, as well as other wood from the building industry. Old boards become planters in greening projects and tables and shelving in peoplesโ homes and businesses. Used floorboards are made into biodiversity boxes, providing much needed space for animals to rest or nest.
FRP offers reclaimed wood
End of life scaffolding boards are donated to us from several local companies.
A big thank you to all of them! We always welcome new companies to get in contact and donate to us.
We have become experts in reusing as much of the wood in these boards as possible.
Split boards are machined down into different widths and rotten wood cut out minimised waste wood and maximising the potential to make new products..
Why we reclaim wood
By reclaiming wood destined for landfill, we divert waste and significantly lower its environmental impact. Every project we undertake prolongs the lifespan of materials, helping to reduce carbon emissions and promote a circular economy.
Environmental Benefits
Each year, thousands of tonnes of wood waste end up in landfill, contributing to CO2 emissions and environmental degradation. Our charity gives reclaimed wood a second life, transforming waste into practical, sustainable creations that help combat climate change.
Community Benefits
We provide hands-on carpentry workshops, teaching basic skills and fostering confidence in participants adults of all ages. These sessions empower individuals to contribute meaningfully to their communities and support a more sustainable future.
Biodiversity Benefits
Partnering with community groups and environmental organisations, we craft biodiversity boxes and planters that help wildlife thrive. These items are distributed to support conservation efforts and beautify public spaces. Some projects also allow participants to create and take home insect hotels.
Environmental Impact / Stats
58760
Scaffold boards reclaimed
31640
CO2 saved compared with using new wood
2017 – 2018 – 2800 kg CO2E
2018 – 2019 – 3400 kg CO2E
2019 – 2020 – 2000 kg CO2E
2020 – 2021 – 1230 kg CO2E
2021 – 2022 – 5770 kg CO2E
2022 – 2023 – 2760 kg CO2E
2023 – 2024 – 4000 kg CO2E
2024 – 2025 – 3420 kg CO2E
2025 – 2026 – 3350 kg CO2E
How To Buy Reclaimed Scaffolding Boards
Reclaimed Scaffolding Boards
Looking for sustainable, reclaimed scaffolding boards?
We source local end of life scaffold boards in a wide range of lengths up to 3.9m (more commonly up to 2.4m).ย These can be collected raw from our warehouse outlet at 7 The Sidings, E11 1HD, Tuesday to Thursday, 10-4:30.
If you need them cut to size or sanded they can be ordered for pick up at 2C Bakers Ave on Fridays 10-4:30 or Saturdays 10-2 Fridays, raw boards can also be picked up here.
Wood dimensions:
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- 21.5 to 22 cm wide
- 3.5 cm thick
- Generally up to 2.4 m long, up to 3.9 m in smaller quantities.
What Can You Order?
- Reclaimed Scaffolding Boards: Available raw (as is), metal removed and cut to size, sanded, or sanded and oiled.
Pricing
- Raw Scaffold Boards: ยฃ6 per meter
- Services:
- Cutting: ยฃ2 per cut; ยฃPOA for lengthwise cuts
- Sanding: ยฃ20 per meter
- Oiling: ยฃ6 per meter
All service prices include VAT
How to Place an Order
Please note from mid July to mid August 2026 there are no services available, only raw boards of random lengths up to 2.4m from each site
- Email Us: Send your request or cutting list to scaff@frpuk.org.
- Receive FAQs: You’ll get an automatic reply with detailed FAQs and pricing information.
- Get a Quote: We’ll follow up to discuss your order once we are running again in mid August and provide a remote invoice when you’re ready to proceed.
For more information or to explore custom options, feel free to contact us. Letโs bring your projects to life with sustainable, reclaimed materials!
How We Reclaim Wood
How to Donate Wood to FRP?
Thank you for considering a donation to the Forest Recycling Project!
We appreciate your willingness to support our cause by donating wood and scaffolding boards and extend there useful life. By doing this, you help empower local community as well as having a positive impact on the environment.
While weโre grateful for your generosity, our storage capacity is limited. For this reason, we can accept only certain types of wood that will be most useful to our community and align with our charityโs needs.
Scaffold boards, plywood, PAR or sawn soft or hardwood is usually very useful, we are unable to take MDF or OSB or chipboard.
How to Donate:
If you believe you have wood that could benefit FRP and our environmental aims, please contact us via email at greg@frpuk.org with the following information:
- Details of prospective donation with photos
- Quantity /type of wood etc?
- Are you able to deliver to NE London?
- Where are you located?
Please understand that if we are unable to accept your donation, itโs not due to ingratitude. Our aim is to ensure that every donation helps us further our mission and serve our community effectively.
Donations without prior approval cannot be accepted. Please do not drop by during our opening hours. Thank you for your understanding!
Reclaimed Wood Project Gallery
Community Greening
Find out more about our community greening projects and the difference they make.
FRP has a green soul.
Our commitment to a greener healthier East London is a thread that ties many of our activities together.
FRP makes zero-waste planters and raised beds from reclaimed scaffolding boards. Using waste wood to facilitate urban greening is a neat way of turning an environmental problem into a practical solution.
Considering greening your own space? Here are some great reasons to get started:
- Make your neighborhood a more pleasant place to be
- Make you proud to live there
- Improve your environment e.g. by reducing pollution and increase biodiversity
- Enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. In 2019, FRP has been working with William Morris Big Local to deliver a pilot scheme called Greener Together on Queen Elizabeth Rd E17 and Lloyd Park House that facilitates community cohesiveness alongside greening front gardens, balconies, walls and neglected public spaces.
FRP also partnered with Friends of the Earth in delivering the 10x greener pilot scheme at Daubeney road. (read more here ) and we actively support the London National Park City Movement (read more here)
