Bristol Wood Recycling Project

What’s not to like about this place? The name gives it away; they recycle wood, and put it to use again. and again, if it comes back round to them again!
They have all sorts of furniture here that have been donated, which they sell on to the public quite cheaply! So if you’re looking for something for the house that won’t break the bank, check this place out before you head to Ikea for something new. They also have a small workshop on site where they can make simple furniture pieces from the wood that you choose.
It’s such a great concept, so do pop on by if at any time you think you need any wood or anything made out of it!

If you have a wood fire or a wood burning stove, head here to buy very cheap, recycled wood to burn through the winter.
In the site around the corner from Temple Meads, they’re also a wood workshop and reclaimation yard — I picked up a very nice antique chest from here to use as a coffee table.
They deliver and collect recycled wood from all around the city and like the Sofa Project they also help out people with social problems, so they’re a social enterprise as well as being completely green.

The Bristol Wood Recycling Project is part of the larger social enterprise group, the National Wood Recycling Project, and was set up to stop so much waste wood going into landfill sites. Wood is taken from commercial collections and domestic donations and taken to their site on Cattle Market Road. There it is sorted to be re-​sold at a low cost to the public. There’s a huge range of timber available for all sorts of projects. I was checking out some of the lovely old sleepers they have for my garden next Spring. There’s also a selection of wood for DIY, building and the home. Wood can be cut to your specifications and fire kindling is also sold during winter months.
The woodshop also sells products made by its staff and volunteers. I’m told shelf orders keep them very busy and there was some gorgeous garden furniture on display. The project relies heavily on local volunteers and also offers work placements for rehabilitation and community service creating skills and valuable experience. If you have any time or wood you can donate to the project, they’ll be happy to hear from you.