Milling generates a significant amount of sawdust, and I've found that selling it is the best solution. Initially, I tried selling it for $5 per truck load, but I still had an excess. So, I went online and purchased sandbags for just 20 cents each. I stamped my logo on them and sold them for $1.25 per bag. Additionally, I offered a 25 cent return for empty bags. This strategy proved successful, and I was consistently sold out. However, the sawdust had to be fairly dry and only water was allowed for blade lubrication
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If you are milling only pine and other softwoods you can check with horse or chicken people in your area, sometimes they want it for bedding. Of course depending on how much you make that is a small portion.