Companies big and small often have to deal with pallets and pallet management. Businesses often did not anticipate a clutter of pallets but it is a reality for many companies. If this is you, stop reading and contact me immediately at the bottom of the page and let me help you create a solution.
New Container Era
Since 2020, it is not uncommon to use recycled pallets. Companies are smart and are using recycled pallets. Many times, these pallets are not in the best condition – workability or appearance.
Today, pallets are meant to be reused. Retailers are increasingly using recycles as they will do just fine. No matter if you work at a small facility or for a very particular company, broken pallets should not be thrown away. They can usually be kept in a corner or stack somewhere and used for storage. If you don’t want them, contact me and I will help you come up with a solution.
Sometimes these pallets are sitting outside a facility or warehouse until someone has time to fix or store them. If you’re lucky, your staff sorts them and separates the good from the bad. If not, you potentially have a rat’s nest. If you don’t have A Pallet Man who manages your situation. Contact me and tell me what the deal is with your pallets.
Pallets in this condition may still be used for load-bearing or bulk storage (often referred to as dunnage) rather than upright racking simply because of their size and versatility. A rack of pallets may be dangerous if not handled carefully. Most retailers will clean their racks and take out other types of containers like cardboard, plastic, etc., but leave the pallets in order to save time and money.
Even If the pallets are broken, they should can be stacked and used for recycling. Make sure to be careful and aware of Nails sticking out from them, or sharp edges from a broken pallet. But they are still able to be reused. The only real problem with this could become a pest control issue: rodents like to use pallets as shelter and nesting material – not to mention that flies seem to gravitate towards them. Keeping them as dry as possible prevents this if they are inside or undercover. Make sure they are tightly covered and stacked at least 4-5 feet high to reduce the chance of infestation.
If your pallets seem to have gotten wet, don’t toss them out just yet: they will still work perfectly fine for storage and for light stacking duty.
If they are outside it is best to contact A Pallet Man to get rid of them for you (for a Haul Off Fee).
A Pallet Man has the ideal know-how and wisdom to help you design and manage a flexible, reliable solution for your company’s needs. All we need is a call!