Service
Sell Your Used Pallets
Your empties may be worth something.
The short answer
If pallets are stacking up on your dock, send a request with counts, sizes, and photos. A partner supplier in our network that buys used pallets follows up with an offer for the ones with resale value and options for removing the rest.
Request a quote
Fill this out and a partner supplier in our network follows up with a quote. It’s the same free, no-obligation form you’ll find on every page.
What sells
Demand is highest for the 48x40 GMA footprint, but buyers take a range of sizes and conditions. "Cores" (used pallets headed for repair) are the bulk of the market, and even mixed or damaged loads can have value once the recoverable wood is separated.
- 48x40 GMA cores (usually the most in demand)
- Block and Euro-style pallets
- Oversized and specialty footprints
- Mixed loads
How pallets are valued
An offer comes down to size, grade, quantity, and location. The 48x40 GMA core is usually the most in demand, while specialty and oversized footprints trade in thinner markets. Larger, cleaner, more consistent loads tend to get better offers because they are cheaper to sort and move.
To get an offer, send a rough count and a few photos so the partner supplier can judge the mix and condition. Used pallets track the broader lumber market, so offers change over time.
- Size: 48x40 GMA cores are usually most in demand
- Grade and condition: cleaner loads get better offers
- Quantity: full loads beat small, mixed piles
- Location: distance affects the net value
From request to payment
You send a count and photos through the form, the partner supplier makes an offer and arranges pickup, and payment terms are agreed between you and the partner supplier.
Mistakes that leave money on the table
The biggest one is dumpstering pallets that still have resale value. Even damaged loads often contain recoverable wood, so it is worth asking before you scrap them.
Another is letting empties pile up until they become a fire-code and pest problem, which forces a rushed clear-out. Over-sorting loads yourself is often wasted labor; ask the partner supplier whether they sort on their side.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much are my pallets worth?
It depends on size, grade, quantity, and location. The 48x40 GMA core is usually the most in demand. Send a count and photos through the form and a partner supplier follows up with an offer.
Do I need to sort them first?
Usually not. Keep them stacked and accessible and ask the partner supplier whether they want them sorted.
Can I sell on a recurring basis?
Yes, ask for it in your request. Recurring pickups can be arranged with the partner supplier.
How do I get paid?
Payment terms are agreed with the partner supplier that buys your pallets.
Are broken or damaged pallets bought?
Often, yes. Damaged loads usually contain some recoverable wood. The offer reflects condition, and some loads may carry a removal charge instead.
What size loads are bought?
From small accumulations to full truckloads, depending on the partner supplier. Larger, cleaner loads usually get better per-unit offers.
Is there any cost to me?
For loads with resale value, usually not. If a load is mostly low-value or contaminated material, the partner supplier may quote a removal charge.
Ready to give your pallets another life?
Buy, sell, recycle, or clear pallets — start with a free, no-obligation quote request and a partner supplier follows up.