Sustainability

Responsible Woodworking for a Better World


We believe lumber should be harvested sustainably, with forests managed in a way that ensure resources for generations. At 1st Choice Millworks, we partner with companies that uphold ethical practices and embrace good stewardship of God’s creation.

Our partnerships with honorable organizations such as Safety-Kleen and Cannon Hill Industries highlights our commitment to maintaining ecological stability in the environment.

Collaborating for Cleaner, Smarter Solutions


These partnerships not only keep waste out of landfills, but also creates a full-circle solution where every scrap of material contributes to something bigger. It’s a powerful example of how small, local collaborations can have a massive environmental impact.

COATINGS DISPOSAL

Protecting the environment isn’t just about the materials we use — it’s also about how we handle what’s left behind. That’s why we’ve partnered with Safety-Kleen Safe Harbors, a leader in waste management, to ensure our waterborne finishes are disposed of safely and responsibly.

  • All waste from waterborne finishes is carefully collected and handled by Safety-Kleen
  • The liquid waste is transformed into a solid, ensuring it can be properly treated.
  • The solid waste is then sent to the incinerator waste treatment facility in Airway Heights, Washington where it is safely and efficiently disposed of.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Improper disposal of coatings and finishes can harm waterways and ecosystems, but our partnership ensures that none of our waste goes down the drain. Instead, it’s treated with care and precision, preventing environmental contamination and aligning with our commitment to sustainability.

SETTING THE STANDARD

By working with Safety-Kleen Safe Harbors, we’re going beyond compliance — we’re setting the standard for how businesses can manage waste responsibly. It’s one more way we’re reducing our environmental footprint while delivering the highest-quality products to our customers.

WOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

Cannon Hill Industries specializes in wood recycling, demolition, land clearing, and on-site wood grinding. By working with them we are helping our community transition to greener energy while keeping our processes efficient and sustainable.

  • Cannon Hill Industries picks up our wood waste, sawdust, and trimmings.
  • The material is ground in to biomass and delivered to a local mill.
  • There, it serves as a biofuel to power mill operations, replacing fossil fuels with a cleaner, renewable energy source.

WHY THIS MATTERS

This partnership not only keeps waste out of landfills, but also creates a full-circle solution where every scrap of material contributes to something bigger. It’s a powerful example of how small, local collaborations can have a massive environmental impact.

SETTING THE STANDARD

By working with Cannon Hill Industries, we’re helping our community transition to greener energy while keeping our processes efficient and sustainable. This initiative reflects our belief that true sustainability means finding creative, impactful solutions — and working together to make them happen.


WE BELIEVE

WE ARE A TEAM UNITED BY SHARED VALUES

Sustainability

Timber should be harvested responsibly.

Craftsmanship

Timber should be machined precisely and finished properly.

Relationships

We strive to provide a positive culture within our team, and lasting connections with our partners.

Freedom & Prosperity

We strive to provide a positive culture within our team, and lasting connections with our partners.

Integrity

Guided by the Golden Rule, we act with honesty, predictability, and respect in all we do.