How do I get rid of old pallets?

Your Options for Disposing of Wooden Pallets

1. Many manufacturers offer return programs, where you can return used pallets to earn credits for new pallets or even have them refurbish old pallets and return them to you for a small fee.
2. Sell used pallets to a pallet recycling company.
3. Sell them to scrap pallet buyers!

Can you throw pallets away?

There are many ways you can choose to get rid of unwanted pallets. The worst possible way is to throw them in the garbage. Not only is this a waste of good resources, but it could also mean money down the drain. Recycling your unwanted pallets can benefit your company, as well as the industry.

How much does it cost to remove pallets?

How much does pallet removal service cost? LoadUp’s nationwide pallet removal service starts at $77. Prices vary based on location, removal difficulty and the number of pallets you need us to dispose of.

Do companies pay to get rid of pallets?

While some businesses will let you take them for free, others sell their pallets or may have someone who gets rid of them on their behalf. You can try negotiating a fair deal from pallet owners who dispose of them at a price if you schedule regular pickups.

Can you burn pallet wood?

Pallets, lumber, and other cut and dried scrap wood are indeed good to burn (as long as you are completely sure they were not treated with any chemicals such as arsenic or methyl bromide, which are very hazardous when burned). Old shipping pallets pose a few risks despite being dried and milled.

Can you take pallets back to Lowes?

Lowe’s reuses, repairs and recycles pallets, reducing the need to purchase new wood. As a result, Lowe’s is able to re-use, repair, or recycle core pallets significantly reducing its need to purchase new wood.

What can I do with old wooden pallets?

Here’s 15 ways that wooden pallets can be repurposed from useless to useful:

1. Standing Garden. Because of the space between each slat, these are easy to pack plants into to make a very beautiful standing garden.
2. Coffee Table.
3. Bookshelf Or Toy Bin.
4. Shoe Organizer.
5. Swing.
6. Wine Bar.
7. Pallet Lights.
8. Pallet Pathway.

Is there money in making pallets?

Wooden pallets are a tremendous industry that many people simply do not consider as a viable business, but it can be a very profitable endeavor. Building pallets for profits is a great way to get in on a niche that is not likely to go away anytime soon.

Can I get money for pallets?

If you’re the owner or manager of a business that needs to offload used pallets, you can make money by recycling your wooden pallets, too. With large enough volume, you can cut out the middleman and go straight to the recycling company to get paid for your used pallets.

What does HT mean on wooden pallets?

heat-treated
Pallets marked with an “HT” were heat-treated and did not come into contact with chemicals during the treating process. Avoid unmarked pallets or those stamped with an “MB” for methyl bromide. Look for the treatment codes next to the IPPC symbol.