Pallet Removal & Pickup
Pallet removal and pickup across San Diego County through partner suppliers in our network. Larger loads of reusable pallets may qualify for free pickup.
Request a Pallet Pickup
Tell us your location, approximate pallet count, and preferred pickup schedule. We will pass your request to a partner supplier, who will follow up to confirm timing.
Pallet Removal Through Our Network
If your business receives goods on pallets, you know the problem. Pallets stack up on your dock, in your yard, and along your building. They take up valuable space, can become a fire hazard, attract pests, and look untidy. Many businesses end up paying waste haulers to remove pallets as garbage, even though many of those pallets can be reused.
SD Re Pallet connects San Diego County businesses with partner suppliers in our network who pick up unwanted pallets. The supplier sends its own truck, loads the pallets, and takes them for recycling, where usable pallets are sorted, repaired, and put back into service.
Because reusable pallets have value to recyclers, larger loads of good pallets may be picked up free, depending on the supplier. Smaller or heavily damaged loads may carry a fee. The partner supplier will tell you which applies before scheduling.
Service Area Coverage
We take requests from San Diego County; availability depends on partner suppliers. Requests commonly come from areas such as:
For more on coverage, see our Transportation & Delivery page.
Scheduling Process
Requesting a pallet removal is simple. Send the form above with your general location, approximate pallet count, and pallet condition. We pass it to a partner supplier in our network, who will follow up to confirm any fees and schedule the pickup.
One-Time Pickups
Need a single cleanup? One-time removals suit businesses that have built up a backlog. After the pickup, you can decide whether to set up recurring service or send another request when the next batch builds up.
Recurring Pickups
For businesses that receive pallets regularly, a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pickup schedule arranged with a partner supplier keeps your site clear. You stack pallets in a designated area between pickups.
If your site has security requirements such as badge access, check-in procedures, or set loading zones, include them in your request so the supplier can plan around them.
What Affects Whether Removal Is Free
Each partner supplier sets its own terms, but these factors usually decide whether a pickup is free or carries a fee.
Volume
Larger loads make the trip worthwhile for the supplier, so they are more likely to be picked up free. Small counts may carry a trip fee, or may be cheaper to drop off.
Pallet Condition
Loads with a good share of repairable or resalable pallets are worth more to recyclers. Loads that are mostly broken usually cost more to remove.
Access and Loading
Pallets stacked on a dock or in one yard area are quicker to load. Pallets scattered across a large site take longer and may add to the cost.
Clean Pallets
Pallets contaminated with hazardous materials, chemicals, food waste, or biohazards are generally not accepted. Normal wear, dirt, and staining are fine.
If you have pallets in good condition, you may be able to sell them to a partner supplier instead, which can offset or remove any removal cost.
Free vs. Paid Removal: Typical Factors
Free Removal Is More Likely When:
- ✓The load is large enough to justify a dedicated trip
- ✓Pallets are wood and not contaminated with hazardous materials
- ✓Pallets are stacked or staged in a forklift-accessible area
- ✓Your site is near the supplier or on an existing route
- ✓A good share of pallets are repairable or resalable
- ✓You agree to a recurring pickup schedule
A Fee Is More Likely When:
- $Only a small number of pallets need collecting
- $Pallets are mostly broken with little salvageable material
- $Pallets are scattered across a large property
- $The site needs special access (restricted facilities, multi-story)
- $A very large backlog of poor-condition pallets needs clearing
- $Weekend or after-hours pickup is requested
Even when a fee applies, removal through a pallet recycler can cost less than a general waste hauler, and the wood is recycled rather than landfilled. Compare quotes for your situation.
Documentation for Sustainability Reporting
Many businesses need records showing how their waste materials were handled, for sustainability reports, ISO 14001 programs, or green building documentation. Some partner suppliers can provide pickup records on request.
If you need documentation, say so in your request and confirm with the supplier what they can provide before pickup. Visit our sustainability page to learn more about why pallet reuse matters.
Details Worth Asking For:
- Total pallet count collected from your site
- Pickup dates and frequency
- Weight tickets, where available
- How the pallets were handled: reused, repaired, or ground
- The recycler’s name and location for your records
Clear Your Dock
Stop letting pallets pile up. Fill out the form above and a partner supplier in our network will follow up about pickup.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How quickly can pallets be removed?
Timing depends on the partner supplier and their routes. Mention any deadline in your request and a partner supplier will follow up about scheduling.
Is there a minimum quantity for removal?
Each supplier sets its own minimums. Larger loads are more likely to be picked up free; smaller piles may carry a trip fee or be easier to drop off.
Is removal free?
Sometimes. Loads of reusable pallets may be picked up free or even earn a small payment, while broken or contaminated loads may carry a haul-away fee.
What happens to pallets after pickup?
Recyclers typically sort them, repair and resell usable pallets, and grind the rest into mulch or biomass fuel.
Can replacement pallets be dropped off at the same time?
Some partner suppliers can drop off replacement pallets during a pickup. Note it in your request.
Is other debris taken, or only pallets?
Pallet suppliers focus on pallets and pallet wood. Ask the supplier before including other materials.
Can we set up recurring removal?
Yes. Weekly or monthly pickups, or trailer swaps for high volume, can be arranged with a partner supplier.
What site access is needed?
Clear drive lanes for a truck and a safe place to load. Let us know about limited dock access or tight turns so the supplier can plan.
Are early or late pickups possible?
Some suppliers can schedule early-morning or evening pickups with notice. Ask in your request.
Can I get documentation of what was removed?
Some suppliers can provide counts or weight tickets on request. Mention it when you submit your request.