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    Decent steel load.

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    4724 lbs steel
    4 lbs alum brkge
    11 lbs ss brkge
    111lbs cps
    131 lbs brkge
    1 pallet

    Unfortunately didnt take picts of the load, mainly old cabinets. Commercial load. Wish prices were a little better but at least they have improved a little. Instead of being able to tip out, had to hand unload into 3 gondolas because that yard doeant have a truck scale.

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    You get paid for pallets? Like wooden skid type pallets?

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    Quote Originally Posted by APA View Post
    You get paid for pallets? Like wooden skid type pallets?
    The short answer to that is: YES

    Not all scrap yards buy them but there are plenty of pallet dealers that do. They usually fetch $1-$4 dollars ea, depending on quality, size and quantity.

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    We have a 30yd dumpster at work just for pallets. We pay out the nose to dispose of them...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jiffy117 View Post
    We have a 30yd dumpster at work just for pallets. We pay out the nose to dispose of them...
    You might want to consider looking for a dealer. Your area might differ, but I know there is a market. It depends on the size. Too large or too small no one might not want them.

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    Have not found area that does not buy pallets it comes down to the type. I cant remember what they call them ever since i got outa that area but the ones that have the forklift hole and some other common sized one they want. If they are odd sizes they are worthless

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    I've heard them called a "4-way" as in you can pick them with forks from any of the four sides of the pallet.
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    the standard pallet size is 40” x 48”, Below are the most common pallet types.

    Two-way pallets: Pallets with forklift openings on only two ends. Also referred to as “unnotched” pallets.
    Partial four-way entry pallets: Pallets with standard forklift openings on two ends and smaller side openings on the remaining ends.
    Four-way entry pallets: Pallets with forklift openings on all sides for full accessibility.
    Compliments of Freightquote.

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    We sell our 40X48 pallets for a buck apiece the rest junk, broken, odd size are sent to one of our other yards, ran thru a rotto chopper and ground up, a mag on the belt pulls out all the nails, staples and steel, then dyed red, brown, black or left natural, dryed then sold as mulch.

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    Used pallets in my area sell for $8 - $14 each ...

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    I chop all the pallets i get for fire wood even go to my local pallet yard and they give away all the unsalvageable ones

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    Jiffy have you tryed putting up an add ppl may take them for fire wood you could poss even charge them a few cents each worth a try

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    A few years ago I looked into selling pallets. In Southern Maine I think I found one place that may buy them for like $1 each. The place was too far from me to make the drive worth it, but may be worth it for other Mainers who are closer. I forgot what town though, Sorry.


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