How do you get wooden pallets collected?

A surplus of wooden pallets at your facility can take up valuable space, and create an additional health & safety burden that you could probably do without.

How do you get your pallets collected in the most efficient and environmentally-friendly way?

At Robinsons Pallet Services, we offer three simple services for pallet collection:

• One-off pallet collection
  We collect pallets in a one-off clearance, so long as there are at least 100 pallets on your site. If you’re local, we can often do a collection for fewer than 100 pallets.
• Regular pallet clearance
  We can visit your site at a regular time and date to keep your site free of surplus pallets.
• Pallet purchasing
  We partner with pallet suppliers and offer exceptional rates for good quality stock that has already been graded.

How do you get rid of wooden pallets?

There are a variety of options to get rid of your surplus wooden pallets, and it probably depends on how many pallets you have spare, and how convenient each option will be for you.

• Arrange for them to be collected by a supplier, like us
  As a business, we estimate that we need over 50,000 pallets a week, so we’re always on the lookout for spare pallets. And we pay highly-competitive rates for them.
  
  This way, you’re contributing to the circular economy, and you’ll be remunerated for your pallets. There’s minimal hassle for you – you just give us a call and we’ll arrange collection.
• Take them to a recycle centre
  Most industrial recycle centres will take used wooden pallets. Again, they’re unlikely to pay you for them. And some of your pallets may end up in landfill.
  
  If your pallets are still in a usable condition, this may be the least environmentally-friendly option.
• Sell or giveaway on online marketplaces
  There are plenty of people in the market for wooden pallets online. However, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get a competitive price for them, and it could be logistically complex if you have multiple buyers for your pallets. Equally, it’s quite a time-consuming process for you to go through.
• Donate to local groups
  Local community groups like Scouts or allotment groups may be interested in taking the pallets off your hands. They can repurpose the pallets for furniture, garden beds, or compost bins.
  
  The benefit of this is that you’re minimising your waste as a business and supporting local groups, which contributes to the ‘feel good’ factor of your business. The downside is that you’re unlikely to receive any money for your pallets, and there’s a bit of legwork to do in ringing around to gauge interest.
  
  You’ll probably only get rid of a few pallets this way, so if you have hundreds in excess, then this won’t be viable.

The do’s and don’ts of pallet collection

We often get questions about the condition of pallets, and how to store them while they await collection. Here’s a short list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to pallet collection.

Do:

• Make money from your used pallets.
  You don’t have to give them away. We’ll pay you for them.
• Create a partnership for regular clearance
  This takes away all the hassle on larger sites. We pick them up at regular intervals so your site stays clear of surplus pallets.
• Store pallets properly before collection
  Keep them in a dry area that’s well ventilated. Stack them evenly on a level surface, otherwise the wood can warp, compromising the structural integrity.
• Be ready for the collection
  Be on site and organised and this will save time and money.

Don’t:

• Throw away pallets in bad condition
  We can recondition pallets to make something new out of the old ones. Or we can use them as woodchip. There are plenty of ways to reuse and recycle pallets that are in bad condition. They don’t need to go to landfill.
• Let pallets become overwhelming on your site
  Pallets take up a lot of space on a site. And they can become a health & safety hazard if you have too many and restricted storage space. Get them collected before they become a problem.

How we can help

We buy pallets all year round and we have our own fleet of purpose-built vehicles to come and collect them from you. Get in touch with us at collections@robinsonspalletservices.com to arrange collection. We’ll give you a competitive price and organise a time to visit your premises.