Who calls it removal
A restaurant owner whose supplier leaves pallets behind, a retailer with a back lot, a contractor finishing a job and a small warehouse in South Salt Lake all use the same word. South Salt Lake is the kind of dock that comes up in this size range.
How the pile is read
| Look at | Why |
|---|---|
| Count | Sets how many trips and how much room |
| Stacking | Tall piles are harder to reach than flat rows |
| Condition | Sound stock may have a use; rot has none |
| Foreign material | Trash, wrap and banding must be separated |
| Access | Gates, grade, ramps, snow, parked cars |
What helps
- Stack the pallets flat if you can.
- Keep the pile dry; a tarp helps.
- Remove trash from between the boards.
- Say if some pallets are heat-treated or marked, because that is worth noting.
Utah timing
Winter makes piles heavier, covered in snow and sometimes frozen to the ground. If you can describe the pile before the first snow, say so, and note any change since. For a bigger heap, see mixed loads.
Ask for a pickup
Send the count, the access and your ZIP.
Preparing a small pile
- Strip off wrap, banding and loose cardboard.
- Group pallets by size if it takes a few minutes.
- Clear a path to the stack so a truck can back up.
- Mark anything you want to keep, such as a few good ones.
Say what the property is
A shopping-centre back lot, a loading dock behind a restaurant, and a fenced yard each pose a different problem for a truck. Say which yours is, mention the gate width if it is tight, and add any hours when the lot is busy.
A small pile with a simple description is the easiest thing to clear. Make it simple.
Neighbours and landlords
A pile behind a shop may touch a landlord's, neighbour's or city's concern. Fire marshals dislike stacked wood against a building. Neighbours dislike rodents. Say if your lease limits what you can store, and consider asking your property manager in advance. A short note from the landlord saying the pile may go can save a visit.