Have surplus pallets taking up space? Send the details and a partner supplier may quote on them. Reusing a pallet avoids building a new one.
Send one request and a partner supplier in our network follows up with a quote.
Through partner suppliers
Pick what fits the job
Surplus pallets welcome
Keeps usable pallets in service
Used Pallets: Often a practical alternative to new. Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers.
A partner supplier will follow up.
Fill out the form with the size, condition, and quantity of your pallets
Your request goes to partner suppliers in our network
A partner supplier may follow up with questions or a quote
Pickup and any other arrangements are settled directly with the supplier
Interest varies by supplier, so confirm what they are looking for. Grades also vary by supplier, so describe your pallets as plainly as you can.
Recycled pallets in the best condition, with few or no repairs and a clean appearance
Best condition
Sound used pallets that may show repairs, such as a plated stringer or a replaced board, and more wear
Sound, with some wear
Pallets with more repairs and wear, suited to one-way shipments or internal use
More wear
Reusing a pallet avoids building a new one, and worn pallets can often be repaired or recycled into wood products. Passing surplus pallets to a supplier who can sort and grade them is one way to keep usable wood in circulation.
Remove debris, loose nails, and strapping. Sort pallets by size and condition; standard 48x40 is the most widely used size. Stack them neatly so they are easy to count and look over. Set aside any pallets that are contaminated or have held hazardous materials.
A partner supplier may quote on your surplus pallets, and any quote is theirs to set. The usual factors are grade, size, quantity, condition, and your location. Standard sizes tend to be easier to place than unusual ones, and clean, sorted loads are easier to assess.
Suppliers typically sort and grade pallets they take in. Pallets in good shape may be resold for reuse. Pallets with some damage may be repaired. Badly worn pallets can often be dismantled, with usable boards kept for repairs and the remaining wood recycled into wood products.
Interest in used pallets can shift with busy shipping seasons and warehouse cleanouts. Reaching out before a stack becomes a storage problem also helps, because pallets left outdoors can deteriorate. Sending a request sooner gives a supplier more room to respond.
Before agreeing to anything, confirm in writing what the supplier will do, what the pickup arrangements are, and whether any fees apply. Ask how they will count and grade the pallets, and keep a record of what you hand over. Confirm all terms directly with the supplier.
If your business regularly ends up with extra pallets, say so in your request and describe roughly how often they build up. A partner supplier can tell you whether repeat pickups are something they offer. Availability varies by supplier.
Keep a simple record of what pallets left your site and when, along with any paperwork from the supplier. If a sale is involved, treat it as you would any other business transaction and speak with your own accountant about how to record it.
Send a free, no-obligation request. Requests from Tacoma and Pierce County are passed to partner suppliers, and availability depends on the supplier.
A partner supplier follows up
A partner supplier can quote on surplus pallets, including 48x40 and other sizes. Condition affects what a supplier will take.
Share counts, sizes and location in the contact form. A partner supplier follows up and confirms whether pickup is possible.
Worn pallets can often be repaired or recycled into wood products. Ask the supplier whether they take them.
Tell the supplier the mix in your request so they can plan.
Any payment or credit is arranged with the partner supplier. Confirm the terms in the quote.
Minimums, if any, are set by each partner supplier. Include your counts in the request.
Stack pallets safely by size and keep the area clear for loading access.