Lower price range Upper price range
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New wooden pallets $19 $24
Used or reclaimed wooden pallets $10 $18
Export pallets $10 $28
Plastic pallets $10 $45
Why are wood pallets so expensive?
Pallet costs are up 400%, according to the association, due to several factors, including high demand and rising lumber costs. Repositioning the pallets is also a challenge as trucking capacity is strained. Not enough trucks and drivers are available to move the pallets from one location to another, the group said.
How much does it cost to buy a pallet?
Wood Pallet Pricing For a new, modified, 48-by-40-inch GMA pallet, recent pricing has been in the $11.25-$12.50 range, depending upon the region of the country, according to Pallet Profile Weekly. A heavier-duty block-style pallet such as those used by pallet pools would be $25 or more.
- Industrial areas.
- Supermarkets and department stores.
- Construction sites.
- Wholesalers.
- Small businesses.
Can I take pallets from behind stores?
If you notice wood pallets placing against the back of business or at a construction site, site management or operators might accept letting you take them, but be sure to ask before. You should not assume that pallets left outside of a business or a construction site are there for people to take them.
What wood is a pallet made of?
The Material Used to Make Pallets These are oak and southern yellow pine (or SYP for short). Oak is used because of its strength and wide availability. There is often a surplus of oak leftover from markets such as housing or furniture construction, which is then used in pallet production.Jan 2, 2019
How can I tell what kind of wood my pallets are?
- Ask the manufacturer, if you have a relationship with them!
- Smell it!
- Take a good look.
- Add a few drops of water.
- Pick it up!
What grade of lumber is used for pallets?
Pallets and packaging are typically made using Grades 2 through 4. The lower grades of softwood have larger and more frequent knots.