LODGE LUMBER 

Boulware Equipment Delivers Turn-Key Wood Scrap Grinding and Recycling System for Lodge Lumber in Houston, TX

At Boulware Equipment LLC, we build and service advanced wood waste recycling and dust collection systems for manufacturing and industrial companies worldwide. Our goal is to help facilities eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and achieve true landfill avoidance through fully engineered, 100% turn-key solutions.

One of our recent projects with Lodge Lumber in Houston, TX highlights how an integrated approach to wood scrap grinding and wood product recycling can transform daily waste handling into a streamlined, automated process.

The Challenge: Managing Wood Scraps and Reducing Landfill Dependence

Like many lumber operations, Lodge Lumber generates a steady volume of wood scraps during daily production. Disposing of this material through traditional means was costly, inefficient, and relied heavily on landfill disposal. The company needed a system that could efficiently process wood scraps, reduce material handling, and support long-term landfill avoidance.

Lodge Lumber turned to Boulware Equipment to design a solution that would automate the entire process while keeping the facility clean and productive.

The Solution: Automated Wood Scrap Grinding and Pneumatic Conveyance

Boulware Equipment LLC engineered and installed a complete wood scrap grinding system paired with a pneumatic conveying system that moves processed material directly into a roof-mounted baghouse. This fully automated setup handles the entire process from start to finish. The system is designed to add 1 rebuilt XR600-100 grinder plus pneumatically convey all grindings from a previously installed EF50 Cresswood grinder & the new grinder to an existing wood chip bin 

Here’s how the system works:

• Wood scraps are fed into the grinder, where they are processed into consistent, manageable material.

• The automated system eliminates manual handling and keeps production moving efficiently.

• A pneumatic conveyance system transports the processed wood waste directly into the roof-mounted baghouse.

• The baghouse safely stores the processed wood material until it is ready for removal or resale.

By automating both wood scrap grinding and storage, Lodge Lumber in Houston, TX now operates a cleaner, more efficient facility with significantly reduced landfill dependence.

100% Turn-Key Design, Engineering, and Installation

Every system Boulware delivers is 100% turn-key. For Lodge Lumber, our team handled the entire process — planning, engineering, fabrication, installation, and system commissioning. The result was a seamless integration that fit perfectly within the facility’s existing workflow.

In addition, Boulware Equipment manages the processing, outsourcing, and selling of the recycled wood material, allowing Lodge Lumber to focus on production while the waste stream is handled efficiently and profitably.

Long-Term Service and Support

At Boulware Equipment LLC, our commitment doesn’t end after installation. We continue to service and maintain Lodge Lumber’s system to ensure it operates at full efficiency year after year. Regular inspections, maintenance, and system optimization protect the investment and ensure long-term performance.

This proactive service approach keeps the wood product recycling system running smoothly, minimizes downtime, and delivers consistent results.

The Results: Efficiency, Automation, and Landfill Avoidance

Today, Lodge Lumber in Houston, TX benefits from a fully automated wood scrap grinding and recycling system that reduces waste handling, improves cleanliness, and supports sustainable operations. The integrated grinder and pneumatic baghouse system has transformed wood scraps from a disposal issue into a controlled, efficient process.

With Boulware Equipment’s turn-key solution, Lodge Lumber achieved meaningful landfill avoidance, operational efficiency, and a future-ready approach to wood product recycling.

At Boulware Equipment LLC, we’re proud to help companies like Lodge Lumber modernize their operations through engineered recycling systems built for performance, reliability, and long-term value. If your facility is looking to improve wood scrap grinding, reduce landfill costs, and automate waste handling, Boulware Equipment delivers solutions that work.