Frequently Asked
Questions

Our most popular size is the standard GMA 48x40 pallet, which accounts for about 70% of our inventory. We also stock 42x42, 48x48, 36x36, and other common sizes. If you need a non-standard dimension, our custom manufacturing team can build pallets to your exact specifications. Visit our size guide for a full breakdown of available dimensions.

Our standard minimum order is 20 pallets for local Denver delivery. For customers outside the metro area, minimums may be higher depending on delivery distance. We offer volume pricing starting at 100 units, with significant discounts at 500+ and 1,000+ quantities. For smaller quantities, we recommend picking up directly from our yard at 435 Osage St, Denver.

Grade A pallets are like-new condition with no repairs and clean appearance — ideal for retail and export. Grade B pallets show normal wear with minor repairs allowed — the best value for most warehouse and shipping applications. Grade C pallets have heavy wear and multiple repairs but are still structurally sound — perfect for one-way shipping and heavy industry. All grades we sell are inspected for safety and load capacity.

Pricing depends on size, grade, quantity, and current market conditions. As a general range for standard 48x40 GMA pallets: Grade A runs $8-$12 per unit, Grade B $5-$8, and Grade C $3-$5. New pallets start around $12-$20+. Volume discounts are available, and combo/mixed-grade loads offer the best per-unit value. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.

Yes. We operate an on-site heat treatment chamber at our Denver facility, certified to ISPM-15 standards. We can heat-treat new or recycled pallets to the required 56°C core temperature for 30+ minutes. Every treated pallet receives the official IPPC stamp. Heat-treated pallets are required for all international shipments and are also preferred by many food, pharmaceutical, and government customers.

Absolutely. Our manufacturing team builds custom pallets to any dimension, with your choice of lumber species, board thickness, nailing pattern, and treatment. Whether you need oversized pallets for machinery, narrow pallets for tight spaces, or specialty designs for automated systems, we can engineer and produce them. Minimum order for custom builds is typically 50 units.

Nothing goes to waste at Pallet Colorado. Pallets that can't be repaired are dismantled, and usable lumber is salvaged for repairs to other pallets. Remaining wood is ground into mulch, animal bedding, or biomass fuel. Metal fasteners are separated and sent to metal recyclers. Our goal is zero landfill waste — and we're currently diverting over 95% of incoming material from the waste stream.

Absolutely. Every recycled pallet we sell prevents the equivalent of approximately 12 board feet of new lumber from being harvested. Across our annual volume, that translates to thousands of trees preserved and significant reductions in CO2 emissions from manufacturing. Recycled pallets also require far less energy to process compared to milling new lumber. Choosing recycled is one of the easiest sustainability wins in your supply chain.

Yes. We provide detailed recycling documentation for customers who need it for sustainability reporting, ESG compliance, or corporate environmental programs. Our reports include the volume of pallets recycled, estimated landfill diversion, and equivalent environmental impact metrics. Many of our customers use these reports for their annual sustainability disclosures.

Pallet Colorado has been serving the Colorado business community since 2003. We started as a small family recycling operation in north Denver and have grown to serve over 500 businesses across the state. Our team brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in pallet manufacturing, recycling, and supply chain logistics.

Yes, and we encourage it. Our facility at 435 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204 is open for customer visits during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM). You're welcome to walk the yard, inspect inventory by grade, and talk to our team about your needs. No appointment necessary, though calling ahead helps us prepare if you're looking for something specific.

Yes. We supply pallets for government agencies, military installations, and defense contractors throughout Colorado. We carry the ISPM-15 certified, heat-treated pallets required for government shipments and can meet the documentation and traceability requirements common in government procurement. Contact us for GSA-compatible pricing.