Lightly used timber pallets stacked ready for reuse

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Used pallets: clean, graded and ready to work

Our used pallets are clean, serviceable stock, checked and graded before they go out — not worn-out timber. We supply reusable, repaired and mixed stock to a written specification, so you get the right category for your operation.

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Stock categories

Choose the right used pallet category

Used pallets fall into a few clear categories. Naming the one you need is the fastest way to get an accurate quote.

Categories of used pallet stock
Category	What it is	What it means for you
Reusable used	Pallets removed from a supply chain, sound enough to go straight back into service.	Cost-effective where cosmetic variation is acceptable. Consistency depends on the source.
Repaired / reconditioned	Pallets that have had damaged boards, blocks or bearers replaced before re-issue.	More consistent than raw used stock; the repair standard is agreed in writing.
Mixed	Pallets of assorted footprints and constructions collected together.	Suits one-off or low-demand use, not racking, automation or customer-specified loads.
Pooled (CHEP/LPR/IPP)	Operator-owned hire stock.	Not for sale — pooled pallets remain the property of their operator and are returned to them, never supplied on.

What to tell us for a quote

Footprint and construction. A measured sample gets you an accurate quote faster than a remembered size.

Handling and storage. Beam racking, block stacking, automated wrapping, conveyors and narrow-aisle trucks each suit a different build.

Condition tolerance. What is acceptable cosmetically, and what is not acceptable structurally — easiest to agree with sample photographs.

Volume and frequency. One-off, bulk, recurring and account supply are all available; a realistic forecast helps us keep availability consistent.

Collection alongside supply. Many accounts run closed-loop: pallets delivered in, surplus and damaged stock collected on the same visit.

Delivery

Same-day delivery may be available for orders placed before 10am, subject to stock, vehicle availability, order size and destination, confirmed on the call. We also offer next-day and planned delivery for regular volumes.

Illustrative studio image of a clean, lightly used timber block pallet with intact deck boards — Illustrative example of the clean, structurally sound, lightly used condition we grade to — not a photograph of current stock. Used stock varies; ask us for photographs of the actual pallets before ordering.

A forklift loading stacks of clean, graded used timber pallets onto a flatbed delivery lorry — Graded used pallets loaded for delivery.

Typical specification

Common footprints: UK standard 1200 × 1000 mm and Euro footprint 1200 × 800 mm (width × length)
Condition: Used and repaired, graded on inspection
Entry: Two-way or four-way, depending on the pallet supplied
Construction: Timber stringer or block, as inspected
Treatment and marking: Decided by the destination, not by the footprint

Grade, quantity, load suitability, availability and price are confirmed against the physical stock when we quote. Other footprints appear from time to time — tell us what you measured.

Send this with your enquiry

Measured footprint of a sample pallet, in millimetres.
Photographs of the top deck, underside and one side elevation.
How the pallet is stored and handled on site.
Approximate weekly or monthly quantity, and any seasonality.
Whether export use is in scope for any part of the volume.
Whether you also have surplus or damaged pallets to move.

What the load figures mean

Tare weight: The mass of the empty pallet itself, before anything is put on it. It matters for vehicle payload, air freight and weighbridge figures, not for how much the pallet can carry.
Static load: The maximum load the pallet is rated to hold while standing still on a solid, level surface — the pallet fully supported underneath.
Dynamic load: The maximum load the pallet is rated to carry while it is being handled or moved, for example on forks or a pallet truck.
Racking load: The maximum load the pallet is rated to hold while supported only at its edges or on beams. It often differs from static and dynamic capacity and applies only in the exact rack or support configuration stated by the manufacturer.

Ratings depend on the exact construction, how the load is distributed, how the pallet is supported, its condition and the manufacturer. A rating can never be inferred from footprint alone: two 1200 × 800 mm pallets can behave completely differently. Figures below are the named manufacturer's or standard's own published values for that exact model, reproduced for reference.

Confirm before we can quote a load figure

Tare weight limit, where vehicle payload or air freight is tight.
Whether you need a static, dynamic or racking figure — they are different numbers.
Evenly distributed load or point load, and the footprint of the load on the deck.
Support configuration: floor, beams, edge-supported racking, automation or conveyor.
Condition required — new, repaired or used — and how many trips it must survive.
Quantity, whether it repeats, and the delivery timing you need.

Two ways to buy pallets

Also useful: Pallets Direct

Prefer to browse products, check stock and order online? Pallets Direct is our sister site for product-led pallet buying. Palletmove supplies pallets directly too, and handles contract and account supply, specification work and combined collection, recovery and supply — call us and we will quote it.

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