Find answers to common questions about buying, selling, and moving pallets in Tacoma and Pierce County. Can't find what you're looking for? Send a request.
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Buying Pallets
What pallet grades are available?
Pallets are commonly described as Grade A, B, or C. Grade A: recycled pallets in the best condition, with few or no repairs and a clean appearance. Grade B: sound used pallets that may show repairs, such as a plated stringer or a replaced board, and more wear. Grade C: more repairs and wear, suited to one-way shipments or internal use. Grades vary by supplier, so confirm what you need.
What sizes of pallets can I request?
The 48x40 pallet is the common GMA size. Square 48x48 pallets and other sizes can be requested through partner suppliers, as can custom builds. Availability varies, so include your dimensions in the request.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers and depends on grade, size, quantity, and location. Used pallets are often a lower-cost option than new. Send a free, no-obligation quote request and a supplier follows up with pricing and availability.
Can I request heat-treated pallets?
Heat-treated, stamped pallets can be requested through partner suppliers. ISPM 15 heat treatment brings the wood to a core temperature of 56 °C for 30 minutes, and compliant pallets carry an HT stamp. Confirm the stamp and any destination rules before shipping.
Selling Pallets
What types of pallets can I ask about selling?
Send a request describing your wooden pallets, including the sizes, the approximate condition, and the quantity. A partner supplier can quote on your surplus pallets, and what they accept varies by supplier.
How much will I get for my pallets?
That is set by the supplier and depends on pallet condition, size, quantity, and current demand. Pallets in better condition are generally easier to place than badly damaged ones. Ask the supplier for a quote.
Is pickup available for pallets I am selling?
Pickup is available through partner suppliers, and availability varies by location and quantity. Mention your city and how many pallets you have in your request.
How and when is payment handled?
Payment is arranged directly between you and the supplier. Tacoma Pallets does not handle payment, so confirm the terms with the supplier before you agree.
Delivery & Pickup
What areas do requests come from?
Tacoma Pallets takes requests from Tacoma, Pierce County, and the surrounding Seattle-Tacoma metro. Availability depends on partner suppliers.
How is delivery arranged?
Delivery is available through partner suppliers. After you send a request, a supplier follows up and explains what is possible for your location and order.
Is there a minimum order for delivery?
That varies by supplier. Include your quantity in the request and the supplier can tell you whether delivery or pickup makes sense for it.
Does the supplier unload the pallets?
Unloading arrangements vary by supplier. If you do not have a dock or a forklift, say so in your request and ask the supplier what is possible.
Recycling & Repair
What happens to recycled pallets?
Worn pallets can often be repaired or recycled into wood products such as mulch or animal bedding. What happens to a pallet depends on its condition and on the supplier, so ask when you request a quote.
Is pallet repair worth it?
Repair can extend the life of a pallet that is damaged but otherwise sound. Whether it makes sense depends on the damage and the quantity, so ask a partner supplier to quote on repair.
How is repair arranged?
Repair is available through partner suppliers, and availability varies. Describe the damage and the number of pallets in your request, and the supplier follows up.
Can chemically treated or contaminated pallets be recycled?
Often not. Suppliers commonly decline pallets that are painted, chemically treated, or contaminated. Tell the supplier what the pallets were used for, and check current regulations for anything that may be regulated.
Quick Reference
Pallet Grades
Grade A: Best condition, few repairs
Grade B: Sound, may show repairs
Grade C: More repairs and wear
Standard Sizes
48"x40": GMA standard
48"x48": Square pallets
Custom: Ask a supplier
Quote Requests
Free: No-obligation request
Follow-up: From a partner supplier
Pricing: By quote
Still Have Questions?
Send a request and a partner supplier follows up with pricing and availability for your pallets.
Partner suppliers commonly offer Grade A, B and C used pallets, plus new builds and custom options. Grades vary by supplier, so confirm what you need.
How do I choose the right pallet size?
Start with your product footprint, racking and freight requirements. 48x40 GMA is the most common size.
Can I request heat-treated pallets for export?
Yes. Heat-treated, stamped pallets can be requested through partner suppliers. Confirm the stamp and any destination rules before shipping.
Is delivery available?
Delivery is arranged by partner suppliers for requests from Tacoma and Pierce County. Availability depends on the supplier.
Can I sell or recycle my used pallets?
A partner supplier can quote on surplus pallets, and worn pallets can often be repaired or recycled into wood products. Describe what you have in your request.
Can I request custom pallets?
Yes. Custom sizes and specs can be requested through partner suppliers; availability varies.
Is there a minimum order?
Minimums, if any, are set by each partner supplier. Include your quantity in the request.
How do I get a quote?
Submit the contact form with size, grade, quantity and location. A partner supplier follows up.
What does Tacoma Pallets do?
Tacoma Pallets is a referral service. It takes your request and passes it to partner suppliers, and does not stock or deliver pallets itself.
Does the quote request cost anything?
No. It is a free, no-obligation quote request. Pricing comes from the partner supplier that quotes.