We Buy Your Surplus Pallets
Have pallets stacking up with nowhere to go? Turn them into cash. We buy Grade A and B pallets at fair market rates.
How the Buyback Works
Contact us
Tell us what you have — grade, size, quantity, and location.
Get a quote
We provide a price within 24 hours based on current market rates.
Schedule pickup
We come to your facility at a time that works for your team.
Get paid
Payment within 3 business days of pickup. ACH, check, or cash for small volumes.
Current Buyback Rates
* Rates fluctuate with market. Contact us for a live quote.
How Buyback Pricing Works
Pallet buyback pricing is not arbitrary. It is based on real market factors that shift with supply and demand in the Southern California pallet market. Understanding these factors helps you maximize the value of your surplus pallets.
Factors That Determine Your Price
Pallet Condition (Grade)
Grade A pallets with no repairs, no stains, and full structural integrity command the highest buyback price. Grade B pallets with minor cosmetic issues or one prior repair are worth less but still have significant value. Grade C pallets with multiple repairs or heavy wear are purchased at the lowest rate.
Pallet Size & Style
Standard 48x40 GMA pallets have the highest demand and the best buyback rates because they fit into any supply chain. Specialty sizes (42x42, 48x48, 36x36) are purchased at lower rates because the resale market is smaller. Block pallets generally command a premium over stringer pallets of the same grade.
Current Market Demand
The pallet market is seasonal. Demand peaks in Q3 and Q4 as businesses stock up for holiday shipping, which pushes buyback prices higher. Q1 typically sees lower demand and lower prices. We update our buyback rate card weekly to reflect current conditions.
Volume & Consistency
A one-time pickup of 200 pallets gets a different price than a standing weekly pickup of 200 pallets. Consistent volume allows us to plan our inventory and route trucks efficiently, and we pass that efficiency back to you in the form of higher per-unit buyback prices.
Volume Pricing Tiers
Higher volume means better per-pallet pricing. Here is how volume affects your buyback rate on standard 48x40 Grade A pallets.
Rates shown for 48x40 Grade A stringer pallets. Other sizes and grades quoted individually.
What We Buy & Condition Requirements
We purchase pallets in a range of conditions. Understanding the grading criteria helps you sort your inventory before we arrive, which speeds up the pickup and often increases your overall payout because it reduces our processing time.
- All boards intact, no cracks or splits
- No prior repairs visible
- No staining, mold, or chemical residue
- Sits flat with no wobble
- All nails flush and tight
- Clean appearance, suitable for retail
- Structurally sound, may have cosmetic wear
- One prior repair allowed (companion stringer, replaced board)
- Light surface staining acceptable
- Minor edge damage or chips OK
- All boards functional and fastened
- Suitable for warehouse and shipping use
- Multiple repairs or heavy wear visible
- Weathered, gray, or discolored wood
- 1-2 missing boards (repairable)
- Loose nails or minor structural play
- Functional for one-way shipping
- Purchased at core/recycling rate
What We Cannot Buy
For safety and regulatory reasons, we cannot purchase pallets with the following conditions:
Pickup Logistics & Payment Terms
We make the buyback process as frictionless as possible. Here is exactly what to expect from the moment you contact us to the moment you receive payment.
Pickup Scheduling
Once we agree on pricing, we schedule a pickup within 3-5 business days for one-time pickups or set up a recurring schedule for ongoing programs. Our drivers arrive within a 2-hour window, count every pallet, grade each one on site, and load them onto our truck. The entire process for a typical 200-pallet pickup takes approximately 45 minutes. You receive a signed receipt with exact quantities and grades before our driver leaves.
Pre-Pickup Preparation
To speed up pickup and maximize your payout, stack pallets by condition if possible. Grade A pallets in one stack, Grade B in another. Keep stacks to 15 pallets high maximum for safe forklift handling. Ensure the pickup area is accessible by our truck (we need approximately 40 feet of clearance for a flatbed, 30 feet for a box truck). If you cannot pre-sort, our driver will grade on site, but it adds time to the pickup.
Payment Options
We offer three payment methods. ACH direct deposit processes within 3 business days of pickup and is our most popular option for recurring accounts. Company check is mailed within 5 business days. For small-volume pickups (under 100 pallets), we can pay cash on the spot at time of pickup. For ongoing buyback accounts, you receive a monthly statement summarizing all pickups, quantities, grades, and total payout.
Standing Buyback Accounts
For businesses with consistent pallet surplus, we set up a standing buyback account with a fixed pickup schedule (weekly, biweekly, or monthly). Standing accounts receive preferred pricing because we can plan our routes and inventory. You also get a guaranteed pickup window, so pallets never pile up on your dock. Many of our standing accounts combine buyback with delivery, so we drop off new pallets and pick up surplus in the same trip.
The Environmental Case for Selling Back
Selling your surplus pallets back is not just good business. It is one of the simplest sustainability actions your company can take. Here are the real numbers behind pallet reuse.
CO2 avoided per reused pallet
Each pallet that re-enters circulation instead of being manufactured new avoids approximately 22 pounds of CO2 equivalent emissions from logging, milling, transportation, and manufacturing.
Energy saved per reused pallet
Manufacturing a new wooden pallet requires approximately 6.3 kilowatt-hours of energy for kiln drying, sawing, and assembly. A reused pallet requires zero manufacturing energy.
Per 10 new pallets not manufactured
A typical tree yields enough lumber for approximately 10 standard 48x40 pallets. Every 10 pallets you sell back instead of disposing means one fewer tree harvested for pallet production.
Buyback Sustainability Documentation
For every buyback pickup, we can provide a sustainability impact certificate documenting the number of pallets collected, their estimated reuse lifespan, and the environmental metrics associated with keeping them in circulation: CO2 avoided, energy saved, and landfill diversion weight. These certificates are formatted for inclusion in your ESG reports, sustainability dashboards, or environmental compliance documentation. Ask your account contact to activate sustainability reporting on your buyback account.
Get a Buyback Quote
Tell us grade, quantity, and your location.