Pallet Information

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General Pallet Information

We accept wood pallets, as well as some plastic pallets. Listed below are the sizes we accept and prices that we pay for pallets. If you are new to pallet recycling, we recommend that you bring in a sample load so you can learn the basics to our grading process and which pallets we take.

We strive to provide accuracy for the following prices, however, the prices posted at our recycling center are what we pay if there is any discrepancy.

If you are interested in getting a pickup, please contact us.


Sizes

All sizes are Length x Width.  

Prices as of December 8, 2011, subject to change at anytime.

We reserve the right to keep any rejected pallets at no pay.

Size Type Price per Pallet
48" X 40" 4-way (#1)
$2.50
48" X 40" 4-way (#2) $1.75
48" X 40"
 4-way (#3)
 75 cents

 Blue CHEP Accepted

 Our Definition of a #1 Pallet:

Like new, bright wood, no apparent repairs. No missing boards.

Some Guidelines for #3 Pallets:

In general, no more than 2 repairs needed, or two defects. Only one repair can be a broken or cracked runner. A defect can be something like nails sticking up or attached stretchwrap (see below for the guidelines for #2 pallets). Must be repairable.

Some Guidelines for #2 Pallets:

(Additional guidelines may apply! Any questions, please ask.
All pallets subject to our inspection and criteria)

  • KEEP DIFFERENT SIZES & STYLES SEPARATED

  • REPAIRS MUST BE COMPLETED before delivering to Earthworks

  • PALLETS IN GOOD CONDITION:  Not aged, extra dirty, decayed or smelly

  • NO warped, oily or stained boards

  • NO pallets assembled with staples

  • REMOVE stretch wrap, tags, and other attached items

  • NAIL DOWN jagged or snagging nails, staples

  • We DO NOT ACCEPT block pallets, URM, Coke, Pepsi

  • SLATS:  all the same thickness

  • NO thin/light-duty wood or wing tips

  • TOP BOARDS:  about 4 inches or closer together

  • BOTTOM:  4 slats minimum (one board on each end & two in middle)

  • END SLATS:  flush with end of runners

  • RUNNERS:  single or double boards okay, no triple thick repairs

ASK US FOR A QUICK LESSON OR BRING IN A SAMPLE LOAD!

Grading Hours

To allow time for unloading and inspection: Pallets must be unloaded, ready to grade by 4:00. Grading ends at 4:30pm - First ready, first served.

 

Junk Pallet Recycling

We can still recycle broken, damaged and odd sized pallets.  We charge you 5 cents per pound.

 

Buying Pallets From Us

If you would like to buy any of the sizes of pallets listed, please contact us. We also sell odd sizes out of our scrap pile for less. These are pallets in good condition and are great for putting under hay or straw or using in a garage or basement to keep stored items off the floor.