How much do pallets cost? At our Lake Elmo yard, one standard 48×40 pallet costs $25 recycled (#1 grade) or $34 new. Buy 60 or more and the price drops 30%, and a full trailer of 520 can be quoted as low as $7 recycled or $11 new.
The prices below are the ones our online shop charges today. This page updates itself whenever our price list changes, so it never quotes an old number.
Today's pallet prices
| Pallet | 1 pallet | 60+ | 100+ | 260+ | Full trailer, quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48x40 Recycled Pallet - #1 Grade | $25 | $17.50 | $15 | $12.50 | as low as $7 |
| 48x40 Recycled Pallet - #2 Grade | $20 | $14 | $12 | $10 | as low as $5 |
| 48x40 New Pallet - Softwood | $34 | $23.80 | $20.40 | $17 | as low as $11 |
| 48x40 New Pallet - Hardwood | $37 | $25.90 | $22.20 | $18.50 | as low as $13 |
| 48x40 New Pallet - Hardwood, heat treated | $39 | $27.30 | $23.40 | $19.50 | as low as $13 |
| 48x42 New Pallet | $41 | $28.70 | $24.60 | $20.50 | as low as $17 |
Prices are per pallet, before delivery. The full-trailer column is the lowest a quote for 520 pallets goes; you can also buy a full trailer online at the 260+ price.
What changes the price of a pallet
New or recycled
Recycled pallets are sorted, inspected and repaired before they're sold, so they cost less than new: a #1 recycled 48×40 is $25 against $34 for a new softwood one. A #2 has more repairs and costs $20. Pallet grades explained covers the difference.
Size
48×40 is the standard, so it's made in the largest numbers and costs the least. A new 48×42 is $41 and a new 96×48 is $71. Sizes we don't stock are built to order and quoted.
Hardwood or softwood
A new hardwood 48×40 is $37; softwood is $34. Which lumber you need depends on the load and how often the pallet is reused.
Heat treatment
ISPM-15 heat treatment, stamped for export, adds $2–$6 a pallet. Pallets moving between the US and Canada don't need it. See heat treated pallets for export.
Quantity
Volume prices apply automatically at checkout. For 48×40 pallets it's 30% off from 60, 40% off from 100, and 50% off from 260.
Delivery
Delivery is one charge for the truck, priced by driving distance from Lake Elmo: $126 to Woodbury, $199 to Minneapolis and $343 to Lakeville. Spread over a full trailer, the Minneapolis truck is 38¢ a pallet. Collecting from our yard is free. Read how many pallets fit on a trailer for the full table.
How to pay less for pallets
- Order at a price break. 60, 100 and 260 pallets each lower the price of every pallet in the order.
- Use recycled where new isn't required. Most warehouse and one-way loads run fine on a #1 recycled pallet.
- Stick to 48×40 if your racking and products allow it.
- Fill the truck. Delivery costs the same whether the truck carries 60 pallets or 520, so fewer, bigger orders cost less per pallet.
- Pick up at our Lake Elmo yard if you have your own truck or trailer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one pallet cost?
A standard 48×40 pallet is $25 recycled or $34 new, bought singly at our yard, and less from 60 pallets.
What is the cheapest pallet?
A recycled one. The lowest single-pallet price in our shop is a 36×36 recycled pallet at $18; the cheapest 48×40 is a #2 at $20.
Can I buy just one pallet?
Yes. The shop sells from one pallet, and you can collect it at our yard.
Do custom pallets cost more?
Usually, because they're cut and built to your spec rather than in volume. We quote custom pallets from your drawing or measurements.
Does delivery change the price?
Yes. It's one charge per truck, by distance. Checkout prices delivery inside 50 miles of Lake Elmo; farther than that, ask for a quote.
Buy pallets online or get a quote for a truckload or a custom size. You can also call us at (651) 436-1912.