Bulk lot of used creosote-treated railway ties removed during a construction project, stacked on a gravel pad and ready for buyer load-out. Many ties have steel anti-split end plates, with typical spike holes, checking and some split or broken pieces. Suited to cribbing, dunnage, farm and landscape use; buyer loads and hauls.

Overview

A bulk lot of used creosote-treated railway ties, removed during a construction project. The ties are stacked on a graded gravel pad, loader-accessible and ready to load. A cost-effective source of heavy timbers for buyers who need volume and strength rather than appearance.

Highlights

• Heavy-section creosote-treated timbers, stacked in three piles for efficient loading
• Many ties fitted with perforated steel anti-split end plates
• Typical service wear: old spike holes on the plate seats, weathered and checked surfaces, and some end splits and edge damage
• Sizes vary from tie to tie, and the lot includes a share of culls with heavier splitting or broken ends

Typical Uses

• Farm and acreage: corral and bale-yard bases, cattle guard and feeder pads, windbreak and fence anchors, erosion control
• Industrial and oilfield: equipment cribbing and blocking, dunnage, laydown-yard sleepers, temporary access mats, pipe rack supports, sea-can foundations
• Landscaping and civil: retaining walls, terracing, parking stops and site barriers, away from food gardens, play areas and water
• Private sidings: short-line or industrial spur re-tie use for the soundest pieces, subject to inspection

Specifications

Buyer Information

• Treatment: These are creosote-treated wood. By purchasing, the buyer acknowledges the treatment and the condition of the ties.
• Use guidance: Health Canada keeps creosote registered for heavy-duty outdoor, non-residential wood such as railway ties. Do not use the ties indoors, for food gardens or play structures, or where they will contact drinking water or fish habitat.
• Handling: Wear gloves and long sleeves, and wash before eating. Use dust protection when cutting, and collect sawdust and offcuts.
• Never burn: Open burning of creosote-treated wood is prohibited in Alberta and B.C.
• Disposal of culls (Alberta): Under Alberta Environment guidance, creosote-treated ties are not hazardous waste. They may go to Class I or Class II landfills with prior permission from the operator, but not to Class III (inert) landfills. Bulky-item rates vary, for example $167/t at Foothills and $330/t at Lesser Slave.
• Disposal of culls (B.C.): The B.C. Hazardous Waste Regulation excludes treated wood products from the hazardous waste definition. Check local landfill acceptance before bidding.
• Trucking: The full lot is about four legal flatdeck loads. Freight is the largest cost component, so get a carrier quote before bidding.
• Load-out: Buyer supplies loading equipment (loader, forks or grapple) and trucking. Site access, scheduling and safety orientation are arranged through IronHub.
• Contact IronHub regarding whole-lot or partial-lot terms. Inspection is welcome.
• Sold as is, where is.