Pallet Recycling and Recovery for Businesses

Wood pallets are a fact of life in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants. They arrive with every inbound shipment and accumulate quickly. Without a management plan, pallets consume valuable floor space, create safety hazards, and eventually end up as bulky waste.

RME helps businesses manage pallet waste as part of a comprehensive recycling program. Pallets are included in our materials we recycle handling.

Pallet Recovery Options

Not all pallets are waste. Many standard GMA pallets can be reused or returned to suppliers. Damaged pallets can often be repaired and resold. Pallets beyond repair can be ground into wood mulch or processed into wood fuel. The key is sorting pallets by condition rather than treating them all as waste.

The Space Problem

Beyond disposal cost, pallets create a space problem. A pile of broken pallets can consume dozens of square feet of warehouse or yard space. Organized pallet management, sorting, stacking, and timely removal, reclaims that space for productive use.

The USDA Forest Products Laboratory researches wood material utilization, including pallet recovery and recycling.

Integrating Pallets into Your Recycling System

RME evaluates pallet volume and condition during your onsite assessment and builds a management plan into your overall recycling system. This might include reuse arrangements, repair partnerships, or grinding for recovery. See how our system works for how it fits together.

Want to clear your pallet pileup? schedule a free onsite assessment and we'll assess your operation.