The Complete Guide to Pallet Recycling Programs

Why Pallet Recycling Makes Business Sense

Pallets are expensive. The average new GMA pallet costs $15-$25. With thousands of pallets cycling through a distribution operation each week, the cost adds up fast. A well-designed recycling program can cut your net pallet cost by 30-60%.

The Three Components of a Full Recycling Program

• Pallet Buyback: Your used pallets have value. Grade A GMA pallets typically sell for $5-$12 each depending on market conditions. We pay cash on pickup.
• Cardboard Recycling: If you're receiving inbound shipments, you're generating cardboard. We can integrate cardboard pickup with your pallet deliveries and returns.
• Plastic Film Recycling: Stretch wrap and shrink film can be collected and recycled as well, further reducing your material waste cost.

How We Design Your Program

We start by understanding your inbound pallet needs, your average outbound pallet volume, and your dock layout. Then we design a pickup and delivery schedule that minimizes logistics cost on both sides — often routing pickup trips on the same trucks doing your deliveries.