Which pallet types are recyclable
When collecting pallets for recycling, it is necessary to accurately identify and sort out the pallet in stock. Some types of pallets are more valuable than other types of pallets, while some company-branded pallets, including rental trays, must be returned to their owners. Unauthorized ownership of the pallet may cause the pallet collector to face legal risks. The following figure shows the basic types of pallets that recyclers can encounter in their day-to-day operations. Most Popular Pallets for Recycling The most popular pallet sizes in the table above, Keep in mind, however, that this list is based on research now over 15 years old. Other major sizes listed above, however, are also often refurbished and accumulated for resale depending upon local supply and demand. Larger Pallets Useful for Dismantling and Reutilization Larger sized pallets can building custom smaller pallets out of recycled wood. Longer pieces can be recovered from disassembled pallets b...