Everything about pallets
PalletsPallet recyclers, brokers, and direct end-users buy used pallets year-round at $2–$8 each for Grade B and $0.50–$2 for Grade C. Here's how to find a buyer near you, what your pallets are worth, and how to sell them by the pallet or by the truckload.
PalletsAn empty 48 × 40 GMA pallet weighs 30–48 lbs. Loaded, it carries up to 4,600 lbs dynamic, 7,500 lbs static, and 2,800 lbs racked. Full chart of weights and ratings by pallet type.
PalletsPlastic pallets cost 3–10× more than wood up front but last 5–10× longer. The math favors plastic for closed-loop supply chains, food/pharma, and export — and wood for everything else.
PalletsHeat treated (HT) pallets are heated to 56°C core for 30 minutes to kill wood pests — required for international shipping under ISPM-15. Here's how the stamp, the standard, and the cost work.
PalletsThe standard U.S. pallet is 48" x 40" (the GMA pallet). This guide covers every common size, weight, and ISO dimension — plus how to pick the right one for your shipment.