Why Recycle Your Pallets?
Pallet recycling is good for the environment and good for your business. Instead of sending pallets to landfills, we transform them into useful products.
Environmental Impact
Keep wood out of landfills and reduce deforestation
Free Pickup
No cost to you for qualifying quantities
Space Recovery
Clear out damaged pallets taking up valuable space
Compliance
Meet corporate sustainability goals and requirements
Zero Waste Guarantee
100% of the wood from recycled pallets is put to productive use. Nothing we collect ends up in a landfill.
Our Recycling Process
From pickup to transformation, here's how we give new life to old pallets.
Collection
We pick up your damaged or unwanted pallets at no cost for qualifying quantities.
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 is transformed into valuable products that serve many industries.
Landscape Mulch
Ground wood chips used for landscaping, gardens, and playgrounds.
Biomass Fuel
Clean-burning fuel for power plants and industrial heating.
Animal Bedding
Soft wood shavings for farms, stables, and pet facilities.
Particle Board
Compressed wood used in construction and furniture.
Recycling Certificates Available
Need documentation for your sustainability reports? We provide recycling certificates that detail the volume of pallets recycled and their environmental impact.
- Volume of pallets recycled
- Weight of wood diverted from landfills
- Estimated CO2 emissions prevented
- Products created from recycled materials
Certified Recycling
Request a certificate for your records or sustainability reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Details about pallet recycling pickups, eligibility, and sustainability documentation.
What pallets qualify for free recycling pickup?
Typically 50+ damaged or scrap pallets within Nashville and Middle Tennessee qualify for free pickup. Contact us for smaller quantities.
Do you accept all pallet sizes and conditions?
Yes. We accept standard and odd sizes in any condition, including broken or contaminated pallets that cannot be repaired.
Can you provide recycling certificates?
Yes. We provide certificates detailing pallet counts, weight diverted from landfill, and estimated emissions prevented upon request.
How soon can you pick up scrap pallets?
Most pickups are scheduled within 3-5 business days. We offer faster pickups in Nashville when capacity allows.
Do you buy pallets that can be repaired or reused?
Yes. Repairable pallets may qualify for payment instead of recycling only. We sort and compensate accordingly during pickup.
What happens to pallets after recycling?
Reusable pallets are repaired. Scrap wood becomes mulch, biomass fuel, animal bedding, or raw material for wood products.
Can you mix pallets from multiple locations?
Absolutely. We coordinate multi-site pickups across Middle Tennessee and consolidate loads for efficient processing.
Do you remove nails or hardware during recycling?
Yes. Nails and metal fasteners are removed during processing to ensure clean recycled material streams.
Is there a cost if I have fewer than 50 pallets?
Small loads can be dropped off at our facility, or we can quote a pickup fee if you prefer we handle transport.
Can you combine recycling with delivery routes?
We often combine recycling pickups with delivery routes to reduce costs and truck miles. Ask about pairing services.
Ready to Recycle?
Contact us to schedule a free pickup of your damaged pallets. Minimum quantity of 50 pallets required for free pickup.