Cubic yards of wood collected
Tonnes of CO2 saved
Volunteer hours
We collect scrap wood in Greater Manchester & Cheshire and stop it going to waste by upcycling it into DIY timber and unique, handmade products.
The UK generates around 5 million tonnes of wood waste every year, but less than 1% is reused. Touch Wood rescues waste timber that would otherwise be landfilled or turned into woodchip, creating jobs and training opportunities for disadvantaged local people at the same time.
We collect from construction sites, industrial estates and other commercial sources, reclaiming everything from pallets to indoor cycle tracks – you name it, we take it! Anything we can’t reuse is locally recycled, so nothing goes to waste.
We collect scrap wood in Greater Manchester & Cheshire and stop it going to waste by upcycling it into DIY timber and unique, handmade products.
The UK generates around 5 million tonnes of wood waste every year. Less than 1% is reused through wood recycling. Touch Wood rescues waste timber that would otherwise be landfilled or turned into woodchip, creating jobs and training opportunities for disadvantaged local people at the same time.
We collect from construction sites, industrial estates and other commercial sources, reclaiming everything from pallets to indoor cycle tracks. You name it, we take it! Anything we can’t reuse through wood recycling is locally recycled. As such, nothing goes to waste.
Reclaimed timber
Our wood store is stocked with a huge range of quality refurbished timber for DIY enthusiasts, builders and anyone wishing to work with upcycled materials.
Wood collections
Want to see your commercial wood waste reused, recycled or repurposed? Our competitively priced collection service accepts scrap wood from a variety of sources, including construction, demolition and industrial sites.
Unique, handmade products
Our skilled team and volunteers create beautiful, expertly crafted products in our wood workshop, such as shelving, garden furniture and other bespoke items.
Want to support our work and learn practical woodworking skills? Whether you’re a student, stay-at-home parent, jobseeker, retired person or just have a bit of time to spare, everyone is welcome.
Reclaimed timber
Our wood store is stocked with a huge range of quality refurbished timber for DIY enthusiasts, builders and anyone wishing to work in wood recycling with upcycled materials.
Wood collections
Want to see your commercial wood waste reused, recycled or repurposed? Our competitively priced collection service accepts scrap wood from a variety of sources, including construction, demolition and industrial sites.
Unique, handmade products
Our skilled team and volunteers create beautiful, expertly crafted products in our wood workshop, such as shelving, garden furniture and other bespoke items.
Want to support our work and learn practical woodworking skills? Whether you’re a student, stay-at-home parent, jobseeker, retired person or just have a bit of time to spare, everyone is welcome.
Reclaimed, reimagined, returned: from tree protectors to planters for Dunham Massey
"Circular Economy – An economic system on which the journey of a product, material, etc., leads back in some way to where it began." Oxford English Dictionary We were contracted by the National Trust at Dunham Massey in Cheshire, to collect and reclaim some wood from...
Greater Manchester’s High Sheriff visits Touch Wood
We were thrilled to host a visit from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Dr Eamonn O’Neal DL, to our HQ earlier this month. Eamonn, who is High Sheriff for an historic second time, spent a few hours with us chatting with staff and volunteers and touring our...
National Apprenticeship Week 2025
This year, National Apprenticeship Week runs from 10th to 16th February, here's a spotlight on our own apprentices at Touch Wood. Skills for Life Here at Touch Wood, we run an apprenticeship programme helping young people gain skills for life. We currently have...