Reference List, Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, University of Minnesota
The services offered by outlets for industrial scrap pallets range from building and repairing pallets to grinding broken ones for use as animal bedding or landscape mulch. Most of the companies listed have drop-off centers located at their facility or will arrange for pick-up service. Receptacles for on-site storage and transportation, including trailers and roll-off bins, may also be available. All of the companies listed below suggest calling to verify preparation requirements, quantities and transportation options.
MnTAP maintains the following list of outlets for industrial scrap pallets solely as a service to Minnesota companies. This may not be a complete list of available services and does not represent an endorsement by MnTAP. MnTAP, by providing the list, does not represent that companies are in compliance with applicable laws.
Company |
Services |
Minimum Size/Quantity |
Transportation |
Other Wood Accepted |
B & B Pallets, Inc. Buffalo, MN 612/332-4042 |
Build Repair |
About 100 for pick-up service 36"x36" to 40"x48" |
Drop-off center Pick-up service |
|
Dave's Disposal & Recycling, Inc. Owatonna, MN 507/451-2215 |
Repair |
40"x48" only |
Drop-off center Pick-up service Receptacles available |
|
Dunham Brothers Wood Recycling Lakeville, MN 612/469-2427 |
Grind |
Drop-off center Pick-up service |
Crates, dimensional lumber, plywood, and waferboard |
|
East Central Pallet, Inc. Rush City, MN 612/358-4590 800/660-3466 |
Repair |
Semi-load for pick-up service |
Pick-up service Drop off |
|
Fessel Pallet Recycling Waterville, MN 507/362-8715 |
Repair Grind |
Drop-off centers |
Crates, dimensional lumber, particleboard, plywood, and waferboard |
|
Gruber Pallets Lake Elmo, MN 651/436-1912 |
Build Repair Grind |
120 for pick-up service | Drop-off center Pick-up service |
Printing and sheet-metal skids |
J.B. Pallets, Inc. Newport, MN 651/459-5111 |
Build Repair Grind |
50 for pick-up service 48" x 40" |
Drop-off center Pick-up service |
Gaylord boxes |
Materials Recovery, Ltd. Rosemount, MN 651/437-8618 |
Grind |
|
Pick-up service Receptacles available |
Chipboard, crates, dimensional lumber, plywood, and waferboard |
Pallet Recycling St. Paul, MN 651/488-0474 |
Build Repair Grind |
100 for pick-up |
Drop-off center Pick-up service |
|
Pallet Service Corporation Minneapolis, MN 612/788-4466 |
Build Repair Grind |
100 for pick-up |
Drop-off center Pick-up service Receptacles available |
Crates and industrial packaging |
Palleton Pallets Lake Mills, IA 515/592-1500 |
Build |
40" x 40" |
Drop-off center Pick-up service |
No |
SKB Environmental Shakopee, MN 612/445-2139 Lakeville, MN 612/460-8332 Cottage Grove, MN 651/458-1026 |
Grind |
Drop-off centers |
Dimensional lumber and tree waste |
|
Tilsner Carton Company St. Paul, MN 651/227-8261 |
Build Repair Grind |
Drop-off center Pick-up service |
No |
|
Twin City Pallet South St. Paul, MN 651/450-1952 |
Build Repair |
Max. 52"x48" 50-100 for pick-up service |
Drop-off center Pick-up service |
|
Wood Recyclers of America Hastings, MN 651/437-4307 |
Grind |
Call. |
Drop-off center On-site service Pick-up service Receptacles available |
All types except tree waste |
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