Wood-cement compounds (WCCs) contain 30% to 40% combustible matter. Consequently, it is essential to determine if this kind of material is able to burn and produce energy as a way of recycling. Therefore, explorative combustibility tests were performed on three different WCCs. The ignition temperature is around 210°C, independently of the WCC recipe. Combustion stops at removal from the furnace. WCCs can thus be considered difficultly inflammable and may therefore serve as a fire protection layer. Available calorific values between 3 and 6 MJ/kg are significant, and also clearly show a beneficial effect of activated charcoal. The energy required for grinding as a preparation for combustion is almost negligible. The time for complete combustion is a function of furnace temperature, density and calorific value of WCC. Ash content, i.e. inorganic residue, is rather important with 55% or higher. Optimal combustion conditions primarily depend on material density and furnace temperature. Combustion fumes do not show particular pollutants. CO2 and NOx emissions are more than proportional at temperatures beyond 800°C or if the WCC contains activated charcoal, respectively. NOx emission during combustion may be a potential problem and should be considered in the design of the combustion process.