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Cost-Effective & Reliable
Used pallets provide dependable load capacity without the expense of fully new builds. Millwood sorts, grades and repairs every pallet to meet industry standards. Options include Grade 1A (lightly used), Grade 1 (clean with minor repairs), and Grade 2 (reinforced with companion stringers).
Sustainable Shipping Solutions
Choosing used pallets supports landfill avoidance and reduces your environmental footprint. By recycling more than 45 million pallets annually, Millwood helps businesses meet sustainability goals without sacrificing performance.
Options Beyond Standard Sizes
For specialized applications, Millwood offers remanufactured pallets built entirely from recycled lumber and combo pallets blending new and used components. These solutions cover unique dimensions and heavy-duty requirements not found in standard used pallets.
Stringer pallets are the most widely used pallet design in North America, offering dependable strength and versatility. They can be built as two-way or partial four-way entry, making them a cost-effective choice for many industries.
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Standard sizes including 48x40 GMA
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Cost-effective and widely available
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Reliable for most warehouse and shipping needs
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Options for recycled, combo or new builds
Custom pallets are designed to meet your unique load, size and handling requirements. Whether block or stringer style, Millwood engineers pallets that deliver protection, efficiency and value for specialized applications.
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Four-way entry for easier handling
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Strong and durable construction
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Ideal for automation and export programs
Custom pallets are designed to meet your unique load, size and handling requirements. Whether block or stringer style, Millwood engineers pallets that deliver protection, efficiency and value for specialized applications.
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Tailored to exact product specs
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Ideal for automation and export programs
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Engineered with Millwood’s Packaging Lab support
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Options for heavy-duty or specialty applications
We want our customers to find the best product solutions for your process. Listed below are the common sizes for pallets. If you don’t see a size that would work for you, we would love to help you figure out a custom pallet, custom designed for you.
48×40 | 48×42 | 48×44 |
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48×45 | 48×48 | 42×48 |
36×36 | 32×30 | 30×30 |
Custom Requirements? No Problem.
- Under-engineering that can result in pallet failure and product damage
- Over-engineering that drives up unnecessary costs and excess freight weight
- Instead, we deliver a just-right solution—balanced for strength, cost, and performance
Why Choose Millwood as Your Pallet Supplier?
- Customer Centric Approach: We collaborate closely with customers, providing personal service and responsive support to meet your unique needs.
- Industry Expertise Since 1985: With over four decades of experience, Millwood understands the complexities of pallet design and supply chain logistics.
- Innovative Design & Testing: Our in house ISTA certified lab and design services enable tailored, optimized pallet solutions.
- Manufacturing Experts: From sawmilling, resawing, assembly, heat treating and mold prevention, we have the experience and knowledge to serve you.
- Sustainability Commitment: We are committed to efficiency without compromising our environment.
Proven Solutions that Complement our Stringer Pallets
We will work to understand the problems you are having and as a team to provide solutions.
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.
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.
More than just a pallet supplier
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are used pallets and how do they differ from new pallets?
Used pallets are previously circulated pallets that are sorted, repaired and graded for reuse. They cost less than new pallets and support sustainability while still delivering consistent strength and reliability.
Used pallets extend the lifecycle of materials by re-entering the supply chain after their first use. Millwood inspects each pallet to ensure industry compliance and repairs or reinforces where needed. This process lowers costs, reduces landfill waste and provides dependable alternatives for shipping, warehousing or distribution centers. Unlike brand-new pallets, used pallets may show wear, mending plates or companion stringers, but they are graded (1A, 1, 2) to fit specific supply chain requirements with confidence.
What types of used GMA pallets are available?
Millwood offers three main grades of used GMA pallets: Grade 1A, Grade 1 and Grade 2. Each grade balances durability, repair history and cost.
Grade 1A pallets are lightly used with minimal repairs and no mending plates, ideal for customers who need a near-new solution at a lower price. Grade 1 pallets are clean and structurally sound but may include mending plates. Grade 2 pallets are more heavily repaired, often with companion stringers, and provide the most budget-friendly option. By offering multiple grades, Millwood ensures customers can select the right mix of performance and price for their operations.
Can used pallets be repaired or remanufactured?
Yes, Millwood repairs used pallets and also builds remanufactured pallets from recycled lumber. Both options extend service life and reduce waste.
Used pallet repair involves inspecting, grading and restoring pallets to ensure safe and reliable performance in their next service cycle. For applications requiring non-standard sizes, remanufactured pallets are built entirely from recycled wood components. These pallets are ideal for odd dimensions or unique applications where standard used sizes are unavailable. Repair and remanufacturing support sustainability goals while maintaining cost efficiency, allowing businesses to balance performance, availability and environmental responsibility in their supply chain.
What are combo pallets and when should I use them?
Combo pallets are built from a mix of new and used lumber. They offer a balance of strength, reliability and cost savings.
Customers choose combo pallets when they need more durability than used pallets but want to avoid the higher expense of fully new builds. The integration of new components increases load capacity and consistency, while recycled lumber helps reduce cost and environmental impact. Combo pallets are particularly useful in industries with heavy shipping demands, automated warehouses or export requirements where reliability is essential but budgets must be managed. They deliver strong performance while still supporting sustainability objectives.
How quickly can I get used pallets in bulk?
Millwood maintains a nationwide network with truckload quantities of used pallets, ensuring fast availability and delivery.
With over 45 million pallets sorted and repaired annually, Millwood has the scale to meet urgent and ongoing pallet needs across the U.S. Multiple locations allow for rapid shipment or pickup of common sizes and grades. Businesses can count on consistent supply whether they need Grade 1A for higher-value loads or Grade 2 for budget-focused operations. Millwood’s logistics team works with customers to match supply chain timelines, providing a reliable and cost-effective pallet flow without delays.