Buy Used Lumber in Salem

Save Money and Help the Environment: Your Guide to Buying Used Lumber in Salem, OR

What you'll get from this guide: Find quality reclaimed lumber at great prices while reducing waste and supporting local businesses.

Why Choose Used Lumber?

You'll save money and help the environment. Used lumber costs 30-70% less than new wood. Plus, you're keeping good materials out of landfills.

Old-growth lumber is often stronger than new wood. Those tight grain patterns you see? They come from trees that grew slowly over decades.

Repackify

What you get: Access to quality lumber at fair prices, plus cash for your unused materials and free help reducing waste costs.

Repackify helps Salem-area businesses and contractors with their lumber needs. We buy lumber you don't need, sell quality wood for your projects, and recycle old materials so you don't pay disposal fees.

How We Help You Get the wood you need without driving to multiple suppliers. We stock hardwoods and softwoods. We deliver to your job site in Salem, Portland, Eugene, or Beaverton.

Example: A cabinet maker needed 50 board feet of walnut for a kitchen project. We delivered it the next day for $12 per board foot - $200 less than the big box store.

Recycle Old Materials Don't pay to throw away damaged pallets or scrap wood. We pick them up for free and sometimes pay you.

Example: A warehouse saved $300 per month in disposal fees by having us recycle their broken pallets instead of throwing them away.

What Wood We Have

Common Types and Fair Prices:

• Cherry: $3.00 to $14.75 per board foot
• Black Walnut: $6.00 to $25.00 per board foot
• Curly Maple: $12.00 to $25.00 per board foot
• White Oak: $6.50 to $19.50 per board foot

Standard Sizes: 2x4, 2x6, and other common dimensions Custom Cuts: We can cut lumber to your exact needs

How to Buy Used Lumber Smart

Before You Go

• Call ahead to check what's in stock
• Ask about current prices (reclaimed fir typically runs $2-5 per board foot)
• Measure your project so you know what sizes you need
• Plan your transportation - bring straps and a truck or trailer

What to Look For

• Straight boards without excessive warping
• No signs of rot or insect damage
• Check for old nails or hardware that need removal
• Look for tight grain patterns - they indicate stronger wood

Questions to Ask

• Where did this wood come from?
• Has it been treated or finished?
• Do you offer milling or planing services?
• Can you help load it?
• What's your return policy?

Getting the Most Value

Start with simpler projects like shelving or garden boxes. Once you're comfortable working with reclaimed materials, move on to structural projects.

Many suppliers offer milling services. This means they can plane rough lumber smooth or cut it to your exact dimensions. It costs extra but saves you time and tool wear.

Consider the story behind the wood. Barn wood from local farms or lumber from historic buildings adds character to your project that new wood can't match.

Bottom line: You'll save money, get unique materials, and help the environment. Start with one of these local suppliers and see what treasures you can find.