Service
Sell Your Pallets
In short: If pallets are piling up behind your building, we'll buy them. We pay per-pallet by grade and quantity, schedule a pickup that fits your dock, and take everything — including the broken ones headed for recycling. You clear space, cut disposal fees, and get a check.
Your loading dock is sitting on cash. We'll come get it.
Surplus pallets are one of the most overlooked line items in a warehouse P&L. Companies pay to have them hauled to landfill when they could be paid to have them removed. We flip that equation: usable pallets get a buyback price, and unusable ones get diverted to our repair and reboard lines instead of a tipping fee.
The process is deliberately boring — because boring means reliable. You send a rough count and a photo. We quote a per-unit rate by grade. We schedule a recurring or one-time pickup. Our driver counts on-site, you sign a tally, and payment follows on agreed terms. High-volume shippers can set up standing routes so pallets never accumulate past a full trailer.
Even mixed, muddy, or damaged loads have value. Cores (repairable pallets) feed our remanufacturing operation; genuinely spent wood is ground for landscape mulch, animal bedding and biomass. That's why we can take the whole pile, not just the pretty ones.
What you get
- Per-pallet paymentTransparent buyback rates by grade — you see the math before we load.
- We take the broken ones tooDamaged cores and scrap wood are diverted from landfill, not left behind.
- Scheduled or on-demandOne-time clean-out or a standing weekly route — your call.
- Dock-friendly pickupWe work around your receiving windows and count on-site with a signed tally.
Common questions
Do you pay for broken pallets?
Serviceable and repairable cores earn a buyback rate. Genuinely scrap wood usually offsets removal cost rather than earning cash — but we still divert it from landfill.
How fast can you pick up?
Local Cincinnati-metro pickups are often scheduled within a few business days; regional routes are batched for efficiency. Give us a count and location for a firm window.
The full picture
How sell your pallets works with us
EcoPallets Solutions sells recycled and remanufactured wood pallets that perform like new at a fraction of new-pallet cost. Our best sellers are 48×40 GMA #1 and #2 pallets, but we carry a rotating inventory of common footprints (40×48, 42×42, 36×36, 48×48) plus custom-cut sizes built to order. A recycled #1 looks and loads almost like a new pallet, with a full 2,500-lb capacity and clean four-way entry, while a #2 carries visible repairs, still meets the same working load, and costs meaningfully less. For buyers who need heat-treated units for export, we stock ISPM-15 stamped pallets that clear customs anywhere in the world.
Buying used or remanufactured is the single fastest way to cut pallet spend without cutting reliability. A new 48×40 hardwood pallet routinely runs two to three times the price of a comparable recycled #1, and for most one-way or internal-loop applications the recycled unit does the identical job. We help buyers right-size the grade to the task: send a heavy, high-value load out on a #1, run internal warehouse moves on #2s, and reserve premium new stock only for showpiece or spec-locked shipments. That grade discipline often trims 30 to 50 percent off annual pallet budgets for a mid-size shipper.
Sell Your PalletsAvailability and consistency matter as much as price, so we manage inventory to keep the sizes you actually use in stock. We turn thousands of pallets a week through our Cincinnati yard, which means we can fill a truckload of matched 48×40 #1s or a mixed order of several sizes without long lead times. For customers with steady demand we set up a supply agreement: a committed weekly or monthly quantity at a locked price, delivered on a standing schedule so your dock never runs short. When a rush hits, our regional footprint lets us often deliver next-day within the tri-state area.
Every pallet we sell is inspected, repaired, and sorted before it leaves the yard, so you receive a graded, consistent product rather than a random pile. Repairs use sound recovered lumber and proper fasteners, protruding nails are removed, and each pallet is confirmed to hit its rated load before it ships. We can band, stack, and label loads to your receiving requirements, and we will pull samples for approval before a first order so your spec is documented. If a delivered unit does not meet the agreed grade, we replace it, because a returning customer is worth far more than one oversold load.
When it fits
Common situations we solve
Shipper cutting pallet spend
A company shipping on new hardwood pallets wants to protect margins as freight costs climb. Switching internal and one-way loads to recycled #1s and #2s cuts their per-pallet cost by half without changing how the product ships.
Exporter needing ISPM-15 pallets
A manufacturer shipping product overseas must use heat-treated pallets that clear customs. We supply ISPM-15 stamped units in the sizes they need so international shipments are not held at the border.
Warehouse standardizing on one size
A 3PL running mismatched pallets wants to standardize on 48×40 to fit its racking and automation. We deliver matched, graded loads on a standing schedule so every position and conveyor sees a consistent footprint.
Seasonal ramp needing volume fast
A food or beverage packer scaling up for peak season needs thousands of pallets in a short window. Our yard inventory and regional trucks fill the ramp quickly instead of waiting weeks on new-pallet lead times.
Business needing an odd or custom size
A shipper with non-standard product needs a footprint that off-the-shelf pallets do not match. We remanufacture recovered lumber into a custom size at a price well below a new custom build.
Step by step
The sell your pallets process
Tell us size, grade, and volume
You share the footprint, grade, and quantity you need plus any load weight or export requirements. We confirm what is in stock and what we would remanufacture to order.
Get a quote and sample
We quote a per-pallet price and, for first orders, provide sample units for approval. Your approved spec is documented so every future load matches.
Confirm order and schedule delivery
You lock the quantity and a delivery date, or set a standing weekly schedule. We reserve inventory and route a truck to your dock window.
Inspect, repair, and load
Pallets are graded, repaired with sound lumber, cleared of protruding nails, and banded to your requirements. Each unit is confirmed to its rated load before it ships.
Deliver and support reorders
We deliver on schedule, often next-day in the tri-state area, and replace any unit that misses grade. Recurring buyers get a locked price and a standing supply agreement.
Transparent pricing
What shapes your quote
No mystery pricing — here's exactly what moves the number up or down.
Grade selected
Recycled #1s cost more than #2s because they carry fewer repairs and a cleaner appearance. Matching the grade to the task keeps you from overpaying for internal moves.
Size and specification
Standard 48×40 stock is the most affordable because we turn it in high volume. Odd sizes and remanufactured custom footprints cost more due to cutting and build labor.
Heat treatment and export stamp
ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets for export carry a premium over untreated domestic units. The stamp certifies compliance so shipments clear international customs.
Order volume and consistency
Full-truckload and standing recurring orders earn the best per-unit pricing. One-off small orders cost more per pallet because of handling and delivery overhead.
Delivery distance and speed
Local tri-state deliveries are the most economical, while long-haul freight and rush next-day service add cost. Scheduled standing deliveries keep freight efficient.
Who we serve
Industries that rely on this
Grocery & CPG
High-turn retail supply chains built on the 48×40 GMA standard.
Food & Beverage
Heavy, dense loads that demand clean, dry, contamination-free pallets.
Automotive
Just-in-time parts flow on rugged, often custom returnable pallets.
Chemicals & Drums
Four-drum and IBC loads that concentrate weight on the deck.
Pharmaceuticals
Regulated, clean-room-grade loads needing traceable, contaminant-free pallets.
Building Materials
Bricks, tile, bagged cement, and lumber carried on heavy-duty stock.
Agriculture
Produce, grain, and seed handled in bins, collars, and vented pallets.
Retail & E-commerce
Fast fulfillment mixing full pallets, half pallets, and display units.
Questions
Sell Your Pallets FAQ
What is the difference between a #1 and a #2 pallet?
A #1 is a premium recycled pallet with few or no repairs, straight boards, and a like-new appearance. A #2 has multiple repairs or a companion stringer but still meets the same 2,500-lb working load at a lower price. Both are inspected and rated before they ship.
Do your pallets meet export requirements?
Yes. We stock ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets stamped for international shipping, which clear customs worldwide. Tell us your destination and volume and we will supply compliant units in the right size.
Can I get a custom size?
We remanufacture recovered lumber into custom footprints built to your dimensions and load rating. It costs less than a new custom build and we provide a sample for approval before the full run.
How fast can you deliver?
In-stock standard sizes often ship next-day within the tri-state area, with recurring orders on a standing schedule. Larger custom or export orders take a little longer to build and certify. We confirm the lead time when we quote.
How much can I save versus buying new?
Recycled #1s typically run half to a third of a comparable new hardwood pallet, and grade discipline often trims 30 to 50 percent off an annual pallet budget. The savings depend on your mix of grades and sizes. We help right-size the spec to your loads.