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Pallet Recycling, Wood Waste Recovery & Repair Programs for Sustainable Supply Chains
Recover, repair and remanufacture pallets while reducing landfill waste. Millwood’s recycling programs create value through reconditioned pallets and wood byproducts like mulch, biofuel and animal bedding.
Transform waste wood into sustainable products—from composites to biofuel. With a zero-landfill commitment, Millwood helps companies minimize waste and maximize value.
Reliable repair and return programs extend pallet lifecycles. Millwood inspects, repairs and returns pallets to keep supply chains moving efficiently.
What Makes Millwood Recycling Solutions Different?
For decades, Millwood has led the way as a trusted pallet recycler and sustainability partner. We combine industrial scale with environmental purpose, giving businesses measurable cost savings and waste reduction across every level of their operation. Our programs are built to keep materials in circulation longer — improving efficiency, compliance and long-term value.
With nationwide infrastructure, zero-landfill commitment and an ISTA-certified lab, we validate every recycling process for durability, safety and performance. From reconditioned pallets to reclaimed fiber and renewable energy byproducts, our focus remains on delivering dependable results through smart resource management.
Key Advantages of Millwood Recycling Solutions:
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Complete Recovery: Pallet recycling, wood waste reuse and repair-and-return options
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Sustainability Impact: Zero-landfill programs supporting circular economy goals
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Cost Savings: Reduced disposal fees and longer asset lifecycles
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Nationwide Reliability: 37 facilities and 250+ partners across North America
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Proven Process: ISTA-certified validation for performance and sustainability
When you partner with Millwood, you gain a recycling provider who turns waste into opportunity and sustainability into measurable performance.
3 WAYS MILLWOOD MAKES RECYCLING EASY
We Listen & Understand
Every company’s recycling needs are different. We evaluate pallet volumes, wood waste streams and repair requirements before building a program.
We Test First & Validate Performance
With our ISTA-certified Millwood Lab, we validate packaging and recycled pallet performance before scaling solutions.
We Deliver Consistently
Nationwide recycling facilities, repair lines, and recovery partners ensure reliable solutions for every customer.
Leveraging Our Experience to Serve You
We know customers choosing pallet recyclers need consistent recovery, dependable service and measurable sustainability. Millwood delivers with three guiding principles:
Source and Supply
With 37 strategically located manufacturing and repair facilities, 250+ strategic partners across North America and 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, Millwood controls its supply chain from the forest to the finished product. We handle more than 200,000,000 pallets and process over 100,000,000 board feet of lumber per year. Our vertically integrated operations ensure quality and reliable supply for our customers.
Exceptional Service
Serving others is our highest aim. Our dedicated customer support team delivers personal attention, not automated replies, with the care, integrity and expertise you deserve. We prioritize people by listening to your questions and concerns to provide the best support. When you connect with Millwood, you can expect an experience marked by professional care and genuine responsiveness. Trust us for consistent, customer-focused service that truly exceeds your expectations.
Sustainable
Operating under a culture of Perfect Stewardship, Millwood is committed to efficiency without compromise to our environment. From the way that our trees are harvested to our innovative line of sustainable packaging products and numerous recycling programs, we will work with you to reduce waste and meet your sustainability goals. Partner with us for sustainable solutions that support your business while protecting our planet.
Providing Comprehensive Recycling Solutions That Scale as Your Business Grows
LET’S BUILD TOGETHER
Building strategically with Millwood means having a partner who can grow with you—no matter your size or goals. Whether you’re operating two locations or two hundred, choosing Millwood is a smart move because we are built for scale. We serve some of the nation’s largest brands and know how to support growth at every stage, from startups expanding rapidly to industry leaders adding facilities nationwide. That scalability ensures your packaging and pallet supply stays reliable and efficient as your business evolves.
We make scaling simple because we understand multi-location needs and service them with one integrated solution. Our nationwide reach and proven processes mean you don’t have to manage different suppliers for each region—we take care of it all. When time is critical and your business is growing fast, our ability to deliver consistently, at scale, across multiple facilities makes us a strategic partner you can count on.
Millwood is more than a pallet supplier—we’re a one-stop packaging solutions partner. From pallets to load securement, recycling solutions and strategic sourcing, we help optimize your supply chain and support your sustainability goals. Whether you buy 500 pallets a month or 5 million, we have the infrastructure, expertise and flexibility to scale with you. Partnering with Millwood means you gain a reliable ally who helps you focus on your growth while we handle your packaging needs. We would look forward to talking with you to see how we can help serve you.
As part of our Load Securement & Protection product line, Millwood’s Corner Protectors are designed to protect products from dents, strapping abrasions and shipping and handling damage.
Millwood Lab
Our ISTA-certified test lab gives customers confidence that their wood pallets and packaging solutions will perform in real-world conditions. By simulating shipping and handling environments, we test, verify and optimize designs to reduce product damage, minimize waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
PalletView
Track the quantity and condition of various managed assets such as pallets, tier sheets, plastic dunnage and airbags with PalletView, our proprietary web-based application.
Pallet Recycling
Millwood offers complete pallet recycling programs to retrieve, inspect, recover and remanufacture or repair pallets. Our recycled pallet and recovery programs include green recycling processes that complement corporate sustainability initiatives.
See How We've Helped Others
When a leading restaurant brand discovered a packaging error just weeks before launching its new automated distribution center, we acted fast. Working alongside their engineering and operations teams, our Packaging Science Lab redesigned, tested and validated new pallet configurations to keep the project on schedule.
Through collaboration and verified design, we prevented product loss, protected their investment and ensured the launch happened on time.
- Developed and tested three verified pallet designs under tight deadlines
- Prevented loss of 136,000 boxes of product per rotation
- Enabled an on-time launch with zero delays
Reliable. Available. Local.
We understand it is important to know that your pallets will be delivered on time, every time. That's why we are where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pallet recycling keeps pallets in use longer, reducing waste and cutting supply chain costs.
By repairing, reconditioning or dismantling pallets for byproducts, companies avoid landfill disposal and reduce the need for new lumber. This circular approach saves money, conserves resources and strengthens sustainability performance.
Recycling redistributes pallets, while repair-and-return restores pallets for their original owners.
Both reduce waste and extend pallet lifecycles, but repair-and-return ensures branded or proprietary pallets stay within your system, providing accountability and consistent quality while supporting sustainability goals.
Working with a pallet recycler reduces costs, supports ESG goals and improves supply consistency.
Millwood customers save on procurement, minimize waste streams and benefit from remanufactured pallets or recycled materials—helping them achieve both financial and environmental wins. Millwood’s recycling programs lower disposal fees, extend pallet life and turn waste wood into useful materials like mulch or biofuel — giving you both financial and environmental returns.
It keeps materials in use, reduces landfill impact and limits demand for virgin lumber.
Waste wood is processed into sustainable alternatives such as composite boards, bedding and fuel, creating new value streams while supporting long-term environmental goals.
Yes. Recycling reduces disposal fees, extends pallet life and ensures reliable supply.
By keeping pallets in circulation, companies cut procurement costs and reduce emergency purchases caused by shortages, protecting margins and improving resilience.
Manufacturing, logistics, retail and food and beverage sectors benefit most.
These industries depend on high pallet volumes and consistent packaging performance. Partnering with a recycler helps them cut waste, meet sustainability goals and reduce costs across complex networks.