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Contact UsPallets that are not salvageable are either ground up into mulch or disassembled and their usable pieces are kept to repair the salvageable pallets. These ‘Green’ practices allow us to stay committed to the environment. Our sustainable efforts allow us to keep as much wood waste as possible out of landfills. Go recycled if you can!
The 48” x 40” pallet is the standard and most common size for used pallets. Based on the repairs needed, they’re ultimately graded or inspected to a classification called a #1 (A) pallet or to a #2 (B) pallet. It’s not necessary to reference the size when ordering or requesting a quote for a #1 (A) or #2 (B). Once you say these terms it’s assumed that you’re referring to a 48″ x 40″ pallet.
Class 1 (Grade A) – Pallets where a few deck boards were replaced. They may contain a metal plate(s), but no companion stringer repairs (plugs). See next.
Class 2 (Grade B) – Repaired pallets with one or two stringers repaired using plugs, notched blocks or longer companion stringers and will contain a mix of recycled deck board widths (i.e. 4” and 6”).
Plugs
These are short un-notched blocks, typically between 4 and 18 inches long that may be used to repair a split stringer foot and between notches in notched stringers. Both the #1 (A) pallet and the #2 (B) pallet are pictured on the side.
48 x 40 #1 (A)
48 x 40 #2 (B)
48 x 40 #2 (B) with plug
There is a plug, or a companion stringer on the #2 (B) pallet, that is positioned next to one, or more of the 2 x 4 stringers. The existing stringer was damaged enough to where the structural integrity of the pallet was compromised. Without the plug, the pallet can’t be used again. However, by adding this plug (wood block) and nailing it into place, the pallet has been repaired for additional use. The plug is circled in the picture on the side.