The questions
Where can I sell used pallets in Salt Lake City?
Describe them under Sell with size, grade and count. Sound 48 x 40 pallets are the easiest to place.
Who picks up pallets for free in Utah?
Some recyclers collect sound pallets at no charge, but nobody can promise it for wet or broken stock. See how to get rid of pallets.
What is the difference between Grade A and Grade B pallets?
Grade A has needed no repairs; Grade B has been repaired with replaced boards, plates or plugs. See pallet grades.
What size is a standard pallet?
48 x 40 inches, or 1,219 x 1,016 mm, the GMA size. No universally accepted standard exists, so check all six sizes.
Do pallets need to be heat treated to ship overseas?
Generally yes. ISPM 15 regulates wood packaging in international trade, and the mark proves treatment. See export rules.
What does the HT stamp on a pallet mean?
The wood core reached at least 56 C for at least 30 minutes. The stamp guide reads the mark line by line.
How much weight can a 48 x 40 pallet hold?
About 2,000 to 2,800 lb moving and 2,500 to 4,600 lb at rest, per Mecalux. See load capacity.
Is a block pallet stronger than a stringer pallet?
It is more even, not simply stronger. See block or stringer.
How do I keep pallets from getting moldy outside?
Keep the wood below 20 percent moisture: off the ground, covered, with airflow. See winter storage.
How much are used pallets worth?
It depends on size, grade, count, condition and repeat supply. See what used pallets are worth.
What is a combo pallet?
One rebuilt from recycled and new lumber. See combo and remanufactured pallets.
Still not sure?
The stack finder picks a pallet from what you ship. The quote form takes a request for any of the above.
If your question is not here
Pallet questions come in two kinds: those with a published answer, such as load ratings and the ISPM 15 rule, and those that depend on your freight. The first kind are in the guides. The second kind belong in a request, written as plainly as you can.
- For a size question, open the sizes hub.
- For a grade question, open the grade guide.
- For a rule question, check the destination country's agency as well.