General FAQ's
Monday – Thursday 0900 – 1700, Friday 0900 – 1600, Saturday 1000 – 1600 and Sunday closed.
We accept all major debit and credit cards. Credit cards will incur a 3% charge. We also accept BACS transfers, Paypal, cheque or cash.
Under standard delivery charges we can deliver to Mainland UK only. If you are further afield we can arrange a courier or pallet service to deliver at an additional charge. Costs depend on location, so please contact us for an accurate quote.
Social enterprises trade to tackle social problems, improve communities, people’s life chances, or the environment. They make their money from selling goods and services in the open market, but they reinvest their profits back into the business or the local community. So, when they profit, society profits.
Timber, Donations & Wood Collection FAQ's
We have a timber yard full of reclaimed wood for sale. We sell ex-scaffold boards as well as various softwood and hardwood pieces. We don’t work with reclaimed railway sleepers due to the creosote chemical they are soaked in, however, we can source new sleepers for you on request.
The ex-scaffold boards we have available are 35mm in depth, and approximately 3900mm x 215mm. These measurements can vary +/- 3-4mm.
Yes we provide a cutting service. Cross cuts are 50p each, rip cuts are £1 each. Please contact us and we can see what we can do for you.
Wood drop-offs are not possible. We recommend you contact us first before attempting a drop-off as the timber may not be suitable.
It varies depending on the amount of waste wood. The minimum charge for wood collections is £30, with a full van load costing £120. We can collect certain types of wooden furniture; it must be solid wood and in decent condition. Read more about our wood collection service here.
On the occasion that you would like to donate good quality wood, we will collect it from you free of charge within a certain distance from our premises. Please email Kris at workshop@glasgowwoodrecycling.org.uk to discuss requirements.
Product & Bespoke Project FAQ's
We aren’t usually get involved in the installation of your products, but please get in touch with us and we can see what we can do.
On average the lead time for bespoke projects is 4-6 weeks, however it depends on the product you’d like customising and the season. Use our product enquiry forms or head to our bespoke enquiry form to find out what we can do for you.
For our outdoor products we can offer a sanded finish, UV Protection Oil or a stain and UV Protection Oil. Stains are available in three shades – light, medium and dark.
For indoor products we can offer a sanded finish, Danish oil, hard-wax oil with satin finish, matt varnish or an interior stain with or without varnish. Stains are available in three shades – light, medium and dark.
If you are looking for something specific – perhaps a certain colour – we can order this especially for you.
We use Osmo wood finishes for the high environmental values they uphold. Head to their website to learn more.
Outdoor products will benefit from a yearly re-treatment. We can provide this service for a fee if you don’t feel confident doing this yourself. We recommend using Osmo UV Protection Oil. If possible, avoid leaving garden products in the heavy rain for prolonged periods of time. During the winter months we advise covering garden furniture with a waterproof sheet.
For indoor products with a finish (i.e. an oil or varnish), use warm soapy water to clean. Don’t use an abrasive sponge. Danish oil and hard-wax oil can be re-finished with a light hand-sand and using a cloth to wipe a new layer on. Any products with a varnish will need to be stripped back completely before any re-finishing.