Tips on Recycling Pallets

Due to the cost, pallets made from plastic, metal and some hardwoods, are typically resold or returned to the sender when the product is unloaded. Once returned, they can be reused or recycled through various recycling companies. For cheaper softwood pallets, recycling is the best option.

According to the Virginia Tech Center for Forest Products Marketing, nearly 170 million wood pallets are repaired and recycled each year. When wooden pallets are no longer useful, they can be recycled into:

• Mulch for landscapes
• Fuel pellets
• Pressed logs
• Composting agent to increase air flow and decomposition
• Pet bedding
• Medium density fiberboard