General guidance for businesses in Tacoma and Pierce County that buy, sell, or move pallets.
Reusing a pallet avoids building a new one. Worn pallets can often be repaired, and pallets that are too damaged for repair can often be recycled into wood products such as mulch or animal bedding. Ask a partner supplier what they accept and how they handle pallets that cannot be reused.
Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers. It depends on the grade, size, quantity, and where the pallets need to go. Used pallets are often a lower-cost option than new. To get a useful quote, include the pallet size, the grade you want, how many you need, and whether you need pickup or delivery.
Pickup and delivery are available through partner suppliers, and availability varies by location and supplier. When you send a request, mention your city, whether you have a dock or a forklift, and the quantity involved so the supplier can tell you what is possible.
If you have surplus or used pallets, a partner supplier can quote on them. Tell the supplier the pallet sizes, the approximate condition, how many you have, and where they are stored. Pallets in better condition are generally easier to place than badly damaged ones.
ISPM 15 heat treatment brings the wood to a core temperature of 56 °C for 30 minutes, and compliant pallets carry an HT stamp. Heat-treated, stamped pallets can be requested through partner suppliers. Confirm the stamp and any destination rules before shipping.
Repair can extend the life of a damaged pallet, typically by replacing broken boards or stringers. Repair is available through partner suppliers, and availability varies. When asking, describe the damage and the number of pallets so the supplier can say whether repair makes sense.
How a Quote Request Works
Send a free, no-obligation quote request describing what you need. Tacoma Pallets passes it to a partner supplier, and the supplier follows up with pricing and availability. The more detail you include, the easier it is for the supplier to respond with something useful.
Stringer pallets use boards running the length of the pallet, while block pallets use blocks and typically allow entry from all four sides. Two-way entry pallets can be lifted from two sides, and four-way entry pallets from all four. Consider your forklift or pallet jack access when choosing.
Working With Partner Suppliers
Tacoma Pallets takes requests and matches them with partner suppliers. The supplier handles the pricing, the pallets, and the logistics. Confirm the grade, quantity, timing, and any terms directly with the supplier before you commit to an order.
The 48x40 pallet is the common GMA size, and it is the usual starting point for standard requests. Other sizes and custom builds can be requested through partner suppliers, and availability varies. Give the supplier your product dimensions and how the pallets will be handled.