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120 Pallets listings within 500 miles of Charlotte, NC. Prices range from $1.20 to $50.40 per unit.

Pallets Prices in North Carolina

What buyers pay by condition

ConditionAvg. PriceAvailable Qty
New$14.590
Grade A (Like New)$7.385
Grade B (Good)$6.07603
Grade C (Fair)$5.3010
Combo (Mixed A/B)$5.88296
Mixed Load$5.650
Cores (Salvage)$2.840

Prices reflect current market averages for pallets in North Carolina, with 914 units available across all conditions. View full price index

About Charlotte

Charlotte Supplier & Recycler of Used Pallets

How to Buy Used Pallets in Charlotte

Why this matters: You can save up to 80% on shipping costs by buying used pallets in Charlotte instead of new ones. This guide shows you exactly how to find quality pallets at the best prices.

What You'll Pay in Charlotte

Good news: Charlotte has some of the best pallet prices in North Carolina. Here's what you can expect:

Used pallets: $1.00 to $1.67 each State average: $4.75 each National average: $5 to $15 each

This means you're getting excellent value. According to RePackify's price tracking, Charlotte prices are currently 80% below previous market peaks.

Two Types of Used Pallets (And Why It Matters)

Grade A Pallets ($7-8 each)

These look almost new. All broken boards have been replaced. They have:

  • 7 boards on top

  • 5 boards on bottom

  • 3 support beams

  • Clean appearance

Best for: Companies that ship to customers or need pallets that look professional.

Grade B Pallets ($1-2 each)

These show wear but still work fine. Some boards may be repaired or reinforced.

Best for: Internal warehouse use, one-time shipping, or when appearance doesn't matter.

Where to Find Pallets in Charlotte

Charlotte sits right where two major highways cross (I-77 and I-85), making it a shipping hub. This means lots of pallets flow through the city.

Best areas to look:

  • Near Charlotte Douglas Airport

  • Industrial areas in Mecklenburg County

  • Neighborhoods like Sugar Creek and Plaza Shamrock

  • Distribution centers along major highways

Most suppliers will deliver within 200 miles of Charlotte. Many offer same-day or next-day delivery if you're local.

What Size to Buy

Almost everyone uses GMA 48" × 40" pallets. This is the standard size that works with:

  • Forklifts

  • Truck trailers

  • Warehouse racks

  • Shipping systems

Unless you have a special need, stick with this size. It's easier to find, cheaper to buy, and works everywhere.

How to Buy Smart

Start Small

Buy 10-20 pallets first to test quality before placing large orders.

Ask These Questions

  • What grade are these pallets?

  • How many shipping cycles have they been through?

  • Do you offer volume discounts?

  • What's your delivery cost?

  • Can I see them before buying?

Get Volume Discounts

Most suppliers offer better prices for larger orders:

  • 100+ pallets: 10-15% discount

  • 500+ pallets: 20-25% discount

  • 1,000+ pallets: 30%+ discount

Additional Services You Can Get

Pallet Pickup

Many companies will buy back your used pallets. This helps offset costs and keeps pallets out of landfills.

Custom Sizes

If you need different dimensions, local shops can build custom pallets. Expect to pay $15-25 each for custom work.

Regular Delivery

Set up weekly or monthly deliveries if you use pallets consistently. This often gets you better pricing.

Common Uses in Charlotte

Charlotte's economy creates steady pallet demand from:

  • Manufacturing: Companies making products for shipping

  • Distribution: Warehouses moving goods through the region

  • Retail: Stores receiving merchandise

  • Construction: Moving materials around job sites

Money-Saving Tips

Buy during slow seasons (January-March) when demand is lower

Pick up yourself to avoid delivery fees

Join with other businesses to meet volume minimums

Consider mixed grades if some pallets are for internal use only

Negotiate payment terms for large orders

What to Avoid

  • Pallets with chemical stains or odors

  • Broken stringers (the support beams underneath)

  • Pallets marked "MB" (these were treated with toxic chemicals)

  • Prices that seem too good to be true

Getting Started

Determine your needs: How many pallets per month? What grade?

Contact 3-4 suppliers for quotes

Visit facilities to see quality firsthand

Start with a small test order

Build relationships with reliable suppliers

Charlotte's location and competitive market make it an excellent place to source used pallets. With the right approach, you can secure quality pallets at prices that significantly improve your bottom line.

The key is starting simple, asking the right questions, and building relationships with suppliers who understand your business needs.

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.