From Waste to Win: How an Idaho Company is Boosting Dairy Efficiency

Running a dairy takes a lot—of time, money and materials. Timber Creek Recycling, based in Southern Idaho, is helping ease that load with practical solutions that turn waste into valuable tools for the farm.

They take things like used construction materials and recycle them into soft, high-quality bedding for cows. That bedding includes gypsum, which also helps manage salts in manure. Once it’s used, the bedding can be composted and applied as a fertilizer—creating a full circle that supports both cow comfort and crop health.

Their composting process heats material to 130–160°F, killing off weed seeds and pathogens and leaving behind a safe, nutrient-rich product. It’s already trusted by dairy producers and even golf courses looking for clean, effective fertilizer.

What It Means for Dairies:

• A cost-effective bedding alternative

• Better manure management with added nutrient value

• A full-circle system that reduces waste and adds value back to the farm

• Trusted performance in both ag and turf settings

Watch the video to see how Timber Creek is helping dairy farms run smarter, cleaner and more sustainably.