What To Do With Your Wooden Pallets After Delivery
Not sure what to do with your pallets after unloading your goods?
Updated: 21/08/2025
What can you do with pallets after delivery?
After receiving and unloading your Pall-Ex delivery, you may be wondering what to do with your wooden pallet. Its purpose, along with the rest of the packaging, is to protect your goods during transit and delivery, so our drivers cannot remove them after the delivery has been carried out.
Whether you want to dispose of your pallets or fashion them into something new, this guide goes through the options you have available to you.
Household Waste Recycling Centre
Simply taking any unwanted wooden pallets to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre (AKA the tip) is one of the easiest ways to dispose of them. They accept most goods that can’t be removed by your regular waste collection service.
Information about your local recycling centre, including opening times and any fees, can be found on your local council website along with information about the items they accept.
Pallet Collection Services
You may also find that you have a pallet collection service operating in your local area. Wooden pallets are in demand by many businesses, particularly if they are in good condition, so sending them off for re-use is a great way to make sure the resources are being intelligently recycled.
The best value for money doesn’t necessarily mean choosing the cheapest option. You should consider exactly what you’re getting for your money, so ask to see some statistics on damages and on-time delivery rates.
Your collections and deliveries reflect your brand, so you’ll undoubtedly want to offer your customers the very best in terms of both value and quality. It’s about finding the right balance and remembering that the cheapest option can sometimes leave your customers feeling short-changed.
Local Community Groups
Alternatively, there may be people in your local area who will collect pallets from you for no cost. Pallets are popular with people looking to do a bit of DIY or upcycling so it’s possible that someone nearby would readily take it off your hands. Listing the item on Facebook Marketplace or sharing a post to a neighbourhood social media group will inform those living in your local area that you have a pallet you are wanting to get rid of. Those interested often collect old pallets swiftly, making the process quick and easy.
Upcycling
Perhaps you’re interested in doing a bit of DIY yourself. Taking your pallet and transforming it into something new can be a fun way of recycling, as well as giving you something useful to have around the house or in the garden.
Whether you’re just looking for a small project to try at the weekend or you’re a more seasoned DIY professional, there’s plenty of innovative ways that your pallet can be upcycled to suit your needs. Garden planters, coffee tables, and insect hotels are all common creations that can be easily constructed if you are ready to put in a bit of effort. There is a wealth of videos readily available on the internet that will give you step by step guidance on how to achieve your DIY goals.
