This involves sourcing empty pallets, often for free or low cost, and selling them to businesses that need them for shipping.
The business of buying and selling pallets generally falls into two categories: (trading the actual wooden/plastic platforms) and merchandise flipping (buying pallets of returned or overstock goods to resell the contents). 1. Trading Industrial Pallets (The Wood/Plastic) buy and sell pallets
: Sell to pallet recycling companies , local warehouses, or distribution centers. Pricing : New wood (standard) : $11.25 – $12.50. Recycled/Used wood : $4.00 – $10.00. Plastic pallets : Used can fetch $10.00 – $40.00. 2. Flipping Merchandise Pallets This involves sourcing empty pallets, often for free
: The most valuable are standard 48" x 40" wood pallets. Avoid those marked with MB (Methyl Bromide) , as they are toxic; look for HT (Heat Treated) or KD (Kiln Dried) markings instead. Trading Industrial Pallets (The Wood/Plastic) : Sell to