Why Recycle Your Pallets?
Pallet recycling is good for the environment and good for your business. Instead of sending pallets to landfills, partner recyclers turn the wood into useful products.
Environmental Impact
Keep wood out of landfills and reduce demand for new lumber
Pickup Arranged
Collection through partner recyclers across Middle Tennessee
Space Recovery
Clear out damaged pallets taking up valuable space
Sustainability Goals
Support your company's waste reduction goals
Reuse First, Then Recycle
Pallets that can be repaired go back into service, since reusing a pallet avoids building a new one. Wood that can't be repaired can be ground into mulch or biomass fuel instead of going to a landfill.
Our Recycling Process
From pickup to transformation, here's how partner recyclers give new life to old pallets.
Collection
A partner recycler collects your damaged or unwanted pallets, or drop-off is arranged where available.
Sorting
Pallets are sorted by condition. Repairable pallets are sent for reconditioning.
Processing
Non-repairable pallets are broken down and wood is processed for recycling.
Transformation
Recycled wood becomes mulch, biomass fuel, animal bedding, or particle board.
What Your Pallets Become
Recycled pallet wood can be turned into useful products that serve many industries.
Landscape Mulch
Ground wood chips used for landscaping, gardens, and playgrounds.
Biomass Fuel
Wood fuel for power plants and industrial heating.
Animal Bedding
Wood shavings for farms, stables, and pet facilities.
Particle Board
Compressed wood used in construction and furniture.
Recycling Documentation on Request
Need paperwork for your sustainability reports? Some partner recyclers in our network can document what they collect. Depending on the recycler, that may include:
- Volume of pallets recycled
- Weight of wood diverted from landfills
- Pickup dates and locations
- What the recycled wood was used for
Ask When You Request a Quote
Let us know what documentation you need and we'll look for a recycler that provides it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Details about pallet recycling pickups, eligibility, and sustainability documentation.
What pallets qualify for recycling pickup?
Pickup terms vary by recycler. Larger loads of damaged or scrap pallets in Nashville and Middle Tennessee are the easiest to arrange, and some recyclers charge a fee for small loads. Send us your quantity and location for a quote.
Do you accept all pallet sizes and conditions?
Partner recyclers generally take standard and odd sizes, including broken pallets that cannot be repaired. Let us know about any contamination up front, as some recyclers can't accept it.
Can I get recycling documentation?
Some partner recyclers can provide paperwork showing pallet counts or weight recycled. Mention it in your quote request and we will look for one that does.
How soon can you pick up scrap pallets?
Timing depends on the recycler, your location, and the size of the load. Include any deadline in your request and we will look for a recycler that can meet it.
Do you buy pallets that can be repaired or reused?
Partner buyers often pay for pallets that can be repaired or reused. Many sort loads at pickup and price the reusable pallets separately.
What happens to pallets after recycling?
Reusable pallets are typically repaired and put back into service. Wood that can't be repaired can be ground into mulch, biomass fuel, animal bedding, or raw material for wood products.
Can you mix pallets from multiple locations?
Often, yes. List each site in your quote request and we will look for a recycler that can collect from multiple locations across Middle Tennessee.
Do you remove nails or hardware during recycling?
Recyclers typically remove nails and metal fasteners during grinding, and the recovered metal can be recycled separately.
Is there a cost for small loads?
Sometimes. For small loads, drop-off can be arranged with a partner recycler where available, or a pickup fee may apply.
Can you combine recycling with delivery routes?
Some partner suppliers combine recycling pickups with pallet deliveries to cut costs and truck miles. Ask about it when you request a quote.
Ready to Recycle?
Request a quote for recycling your damaged pallets and we'll match you with a partner recycler. Pickup terms and minimums vary by recycler.