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98 Pallets listings within 500 miles of Los Angeles, CA. Prices range from $2.78 to $15.30 per unit.

Pallets Prices in California

What buyers pay by condition

ConditionAvg. PriceAvailable Qty
New$16.842
Grade A (Like New)$9.141,059
Grade B (Good)$7.191,785
Grade C (Fair)$6.2758
Combo (Mixed A/B)$6.253,650
Mixed Load$6.750
Cores (Salvage)$3.304

6,558 units available across all conditions. Pallets price index for California

About Los Angeles

Los Angeles Supplier & Recycler of Used Pallets

How to Buy Used Pallets Wholesale Near You in Los Angeles

What you'll gain: Cut your shipping costs by 50-70%, reduce waste, and get reliable pallets delivered to your door in Los Angeles. RePackify is your best choice for second hand pallets.

Why Buy Used Pallets?

Used pallets cost much less than new ones. A new pallet costs $15-25. A used one costs $6-12. If you ship 100 items monthly, you'll save $900-1,900 every month.

Used pallets also help the environment. Every used pallet keeps one out of the landfill and saves trees.

Current Prices in Los Angeles

RePackify data shows used pallets in Los Angeles average $6.20 each. Prices depend on:

  • Quality grade - Better condition costs more

  • How many you buy - Bulk orders get discounts

  • Where you are - Some zip codes cost $8, others $10

  • Market conditions - Prices change with supply and demand

Real example: A warehouse in Commerce bought 200 Grade B pallets for $8 each. Total cost: $1,600. The same order in new pallets would cost $4,000.

Pallet Quality: What to Expect

Grade A (Premium Used)

  • No broken boards or stringers

  • May have small nail holes

  • Good for heavy items or valuable goods

  • Price: $9-12 each

  • Best for: Shipping electronics, food, anything fragile

Grade B (Standard Used)

  • Small cracks or worn spots

  • All boards intact and functional

  • Good for most shipping needs

  • Price: $6-9 each

  • Best for: General shipping, storage, non-fragile items

Simple test: Can you lift the pallet without boards flexing? Can a forklift pick it up easily? If yes, it's good enough for most jobs.

Where to Find Wholesale Suppliers Near You

Los Angeles has many pallet suppliers. Look for these services:

Essential services:

  • Pickup and delivery

  • Multiple grades available

  • Volume discounts

  • Damaged pallet removal

Nice-to-have services:

  • Custom sizes

  • Heat treatment for exports

  • Pallet exchange programs

How Much You'll Need

Small business (retail store): 10-25 pallets monthly

Medium business (manufacturer): 50-200 pallets monthly

Large business (distributor): 200+ pallets monthly

Money-saving tip: Order 50+ pallets at once. Most suppliers drop delivery fees for large orders.

Delivery and Pickup Near You

Most suppliers charge $85 for small deliveries. Free delivery usually starts at 50 pallets.

Service areas include:

  • Downtown Los Angeles

  • Long Beach

  • Torrance

  • Commerce

  • Inglewood

  • Vernon

Planning tip: Coordinate with other local businesses to share large orders and split delivery costs.

Special Requirements

Heat Treatment for Exports

If you ship internationally, your pallets need heat treatment. This kills bugs and meets import rules. The process heats wood to 133°F for 30 minutes.

Cost: $1-2 extra per pallet Required for: All wooden pallets leaving the USA

Custom Sizes

Standard pallets are 48" x 40". Some businesses need different sizes:

  • Euro pallets: 47" x 31"

  • Half pallets: 24" x 40"

  • Custom: Any size you need

Custom pallets cost 20-50% more but may be worth it for special products.

Getting the Best Deal

Compare Multiple Suppliers

Get quotes from 3-4 suppliers. Prices can vary by $2-3 per pallet.

Time Your Purchase

Pallet prices change with demand. Late fall and early winter often have better prices.

Consider Pallet Exchange

Some suppliers take your broken pallets and give credit toward new ones.

Calculate Total Cost

Don't just look at pallet price. Include:

  • Delivery fees

  • Fuel surcharges

  • Minimum order requirements

Example calculation:

  • 100 pallets at $8 each = $800

  • Delivery fee = $85

  • Total = $885 ($8.85 per pallet)

Avoiding Problems

Inspect Before You Buy

  • Check for broken boards

  • Look for protruding nails

  • Ensure consistent size

  • Test structural integrity

Understand Return Policies

Most suppliers don't accept returns on used pallets. Inspect carefully before accepting delivery.

Plan for Storage

Pallets take space. A standard pallet is 48" x 40" x 6" tall. Stack them 6-8 high safely.

Environmental Benefits

Using used pallets helps in three ways:

Saves trees - Each reused pallet saves wood from 2-3 trees

Reduces landfill waste - Keeps broken pallets from dumps

Lower carbon footprint - No energy needed to make new pallets

Many companies use these benefits for sustainability reporting.

Making Your Decision

Start simple:

Calculate how many pallets you need monthly

Get quotes from local suppliers

Order Grade B pallets for your first purchase

Track how they perform with your products

Bottom line: Used pallets work great for most businesses. Start with a small order to test quality, then scale up when you're confident.

The Los Angeles pallet market has good suppliers, fair prices, and reliable service. You'll save money and help the environment - a win for your business and the planet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard pallet size?

The North American standard is the GMA pallet at 48" x 40", and it is what most pallet listings on Repackify are. The other common footprints are 42" x 42" (telecom and paint), 48" x 48" (drums), 48" x 45" (automotive), and the 1200 x 800 mm Euro pallet.

How much does a pallet weigh?

An empty 48" x 40" wood pallet weighs 30 to 48 lbs. A 48" x 48" drum pallet weighs 55 to 70 lbs and a 24" x 40" half pallet 18 to 25 lbs. Block pallets sit at the heavy end of each range because they carry up to twelve blocks instead of three stringers.

How much weight can a used pallet hold?

There is no single figure: capacity depends on the design, the load and how the pallet is supported, and a pallet's grade records its repairs, not a rating. The NWPCA Pallet Design System rates one 48x40 hardwood stringer design at 9,602 lbs on the floor, 3,174 lbs racked across its length and 2,855 lbs racked across its width, under an evenly spread load. Ask the seller for a Pallet Design System or ISO 8611 rating when a load comes near those figures, and never load a pallet with a cracked stringer or missing board.

What do Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C pallets mean?

Grade A is like-new with no repaired boards and full structural integrity. Grade B has moderate wear and may carry a repaired stringer or replaced deck board (1 or 2 repairs). Grade C is heavily used with visible damage and suits light-duty or one-way shipping. Grades describe observed condition and repairs, not remaining trips; inspect before every reuse. Cores are damaged or end-of-life pallets valued for their lumber, priced per ton or per truckload; a worn but repairable pallet is graded C, not a core.

What is the difference between stringer and block pallets?

A stringer pallet is built on 2 or 3 parallel boards and is 2-way or partial 4-way entry; it is the cheaper of the two. A block pallet uses 4 to 12 blocks, gives true 4-way forklift and pallet-jack entry, and is the stronger choice for racking and export.

How many pallets fit in a 53-foot truck?

A 53-foot dry van has a 52'6" x 98.5" floor and about 110" of clear height. Loaded straight, 48" x 40" pallets sit 40" across (2 x 40" = 80") and 48" deep, 630" / 48" = 13 rows, for 26 stacks; pinwheeled in 88" four-stack blocks, 630" / 88" = 7 blocks, 28 stacks; turned 48" across (2 x 48" = 96") and 40" deep, 630" / 40" = 15 rows, 30 stacks, the least stable pattern. Empty stringer pallets are about 5" thick, so stacks run 20 to 22 high (100" to 110") built inside a true 110" trailer, and 23 only on 4.75" stock; a stack pre-built at the dock must clear the 105" rear door, so band 20 or 21 and finish the column inside. Ordinary loads are 26 to 30 stacks x 20 to 22 = 520 to 660; 24 stacks x 20 = 480 when weight or thick stock caps the load; 30 turned stacks x 23 on thin stock is 690. Carriers quote 480 to 680.

Who buys used pallets, and what do they pay?

Pallet recyclers and brokers pay by grade for 48" x 40" pallets at volume: roughly $4 to $8 for Grade A, $2 to $5 for Grade B, $0.50 to $2 for repairable Grade C, and $0.25 to $1 for cores, the damaged pallets worth only their lumber ($30 to $60 a ton), with free pickup once the lot fills a truck (480 to 680 pallets). Below a full truckload the seller usually delivers or pays the freight. Clean Grade A and Grade B pallets sold direct to an end user bring more than a recycler pays, which is why sellers list them on Repackify instead of calling a recycler.

Do used pallets need an ISPM-15 stamp?

Only for export. Domestic shipments do not need heat treatment, but any solid-wood pallet leaving the country must carry the ISPM-15 mark with an approved treatment code (HT, DH, MB or SF), so check each listing's specifications before buying pallets for international loads. A repair with an untreated board voids the mark until the pallet is re-treated and re-stamped, so on a repaired Grade B pallet confirm the replaced board was heat treated, not just that an old stamp is present.