Pallet Recycling

Yes, Knotty Pallet offers a Pallet Asset Recovery program where we identify and recover pallets from a variety of supply chains. The program can be established to create a pool of the customers specific pallets from their customers, sort, repair  and return to the manufacturer to reuse in their pool at discounted price. This program provides cost savings over time and promotes sustainability through the reissue of recovered pallets.  

Yes, Knotty Pallet will act as a vendor and monitor your stock of pallet inventory and provide you with pallets on an as-needed basis. In establishing a Minimum and Maximum inventory level to trigger replenishment of the inventory based on customer needs.

We are a leader in sustainability and promote pallet recycling as one of the biggest impacts on sustainability for the industry. We repurposes used pallets in repairing, dismantling and utilizing material in repairs or  remanufacturing pallets and mulching material that is non conforming. This process reduces waste and costs and provides a reprieve to our environment for the manufacturing of new pallets.

Our Pallet Repair and Return program allows us to repair previously damaged pallets to approved specifications and standards. We then return these to our clients at a discounted price to be re-implemented into their incoming pallet pool.

In order to provide efficient inventory management for customers, we provide drop trailers for customers for delivery of incoming pallets to be unloaded as needed and for scrap return. These trailers are swapped with incoming pallet orders or empty or returned with scrap pallets loaded.

This is all dependent on the size, length, and width of the pallet. Other factors we would need to consider are the deck thickness and the size of the truck.

Some examples of the types of trucks we typically see and use, include: 

• 53′ or 48′ flatbeds
• 53′ or 48′ van trailers
• 48-53’ Drop Decks 
• LTL 26’-30’ Van box trailers
• LTL 40’-40’ trailers

For example, in a standard 53’ van trailer, you can fit anywhere between 520-660 pallets to a load, depending on the factors mentioned above. 

For more information on our pallets and delivery processes, see our Services & Capabilities page. To obtain a quote for your pallet needs or to get in contact with our team, please submit a contact form.

Our pallet pricing is completely customized to your selections and needs. We have several determining factors for our pricing, including:

• Style
• Types of material
• Freight costs
• Lumber Cut Supply
• Regional availability

As all of our products are customized, you will not find general pricing on our website. To obtain a quote for your pallet needs, please submit an inquiry.

All pallets are measured and reviewed for proper specifications to ensure you receive an exceptional product. For more information on our sizing and materials, please visit our Services & Capabilities page.

Pallets can be any length and size! We have seen up to 50 x 100’ long pallets for holding equipment. We can produce any size pallet you are looking for!

Our most popular sizing includes:

• New 48 x 40 Pallets (Made of KD Pine or Hardwood)
• Reconditioned Grade A 48 x 40 Pallets
• Grade B 48 x 40 Pallets
• Premium 48 x 40 or Grade AAA Pallets*
• Specialized Pallets
• Plastic Pallets

*Premium or Grade AAA Pallets come in both new and used wood with 5-1/2 in leads

For more information on our pallets and to obtain a quote for your needs, please visit our Services & Capabilities page.

Pallet dimensions are dependent on the standard for the industry it is serving, federal regulations, and your customization! Pallets can be made of new and/or used lumber in all different sizes.

A GMA, or Grocery Manufacturing Association, 48 x 40 pallet is a standard grade pallet that is used in most food or big box stores. This also tends to be one of our more popular sizes as it is standard for the amount of floor space it occupies. It also gives the benefit of truck and shipping space per cube, which will allow you to get more material in your loads per cube. The racking system of these pallets has also been found helpful to those in both the manufacturing and warehouse industries.

The 48 x 40 pallet can come in a variety of types, including: new, recycled or remanufactured,. This can be built in a combination of new and used materials or all used materials, depending on your preference and availability. This style of pallet is typically four-way notched and flush to the runners.

The 48 x 40 represents the length of the stringers or runners. The 40 is the width and represents the length of the boards.

The industry standards for a 48 x 40 GMA 4-way new flush pallet are the following:

• 3 Runners: 1-3/8 x 3-1/2 x 48
• 2 Top Deck:  5/8 x 5-1/2 x 40
• 5 Top Deck:  5/8 x 3-1/2 x 40
• 2 Bottom Deck: 5/8 x 5-1/2 x 40
• 3 Bottom Deck: 5/8 x 3-1/2 x 40

Our Reconditioned pallets are now available in the standard 48 x 40 as well. The industry standards for this type of pallet is:

• Premium Grade AAA with 5-1/2″ lead boards on both top and bottom.
• Regular Grade A with 7 top and 3-1/2“ boards and 3-5 bottom 3-1/2“ boards**
• Grade B with plugged or companion stringers***

**Boards can have repaired stringers with plates or staples.

***Pallets can have multiple repairs to stringers

Reconditioned pallets also can come in the following sizes:

• 36 x 36
• 40 x 40
• 44 x 44
• 48 x 48
• And more!

Outside of our standard pallets, we also have chemical and euro pallets available for purchase!

Our chemical pallets are from overseas and are block pallets and are made new or recycled. Chemical pallets come in the following sizes: CP1, CP3 and CP9.

Our Euro, or European, pallets are also from overseas and sold as recycled in the US. These pallets come heat treated and are not repaired when received. Our Euro pallets come in the following sizes: 800mm x 1200mm and 1100mm x 1200mm.

For more information on the types of pallets we offer, please visit our Services & Capabilities page. To obtain a quote for your pallet needs, please submit a contact form.

Pallets are required to be heat treated to comply with export regulations, specifically ISPM15, which states:

“All Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) must be heat treated to achieve a minimum wood core temperature of 56°C for a minimum of 30 minutes. The WPM must be  marked in a visible location on each article, preferably on at least two opposite sides of the article, with a legible and permanent mark, approved by the IPPC, to certify that wood packaging material has been subjected to an approved treatment”
(US Customs and Border Protection. (2024, April 22). Import and Export Requirements for Wood Packaging Material into the United States. CBP Customer Service.) 

Any pallets that will be exported are required to be heat-treated and stamp-certified ISPM15. This heat treatment ensures insects that are known to be harmful species, such as the Emerald Ash Borer, cannot get into the United States via packaging.

For more information on heat treatment and our processes, please submit a contact form.