Pallet FAQs — Straight Answers from Gruber Pallets

Pricing depends on type, grade, size, quantity, and delivery needs. For larger orders, recycled pallet bulk pricing can go as low as $4 and new pallet bulk pricing as low as $11. The best way to get an accurate number is to request a free quote — we'll come back to you fast with a straight price, no runaround.

Yes — no minimums on standard sizes. You can order as few as one pallet through our online store. Per-pallet pricing improves significantly with volume. If you're setting up a recurring order or buying a truckload, get a custom quote for the best rate. Whether it's 10 pallets or 10,000, we can handle it.

Local means delivery as soon as the day your order is ready, vs. days or weeks from national distributors. It means the ability to inspect product before committing. It means negotiated volume pricing — not fixed catalog rates. And it means a real relationship with a supplier who has been in the Twin Cities market for over 40 years. For businesses in Minnesota, buying local is almost always faster, cheaper, and more flexible.

Use the quote form and include the pallet size, pallet type, quantity, delivery location, timing, and any special requirements such as heat treatment, custom sizing, or recurring supply. The more detail you give, the faster we can recommend the right pallet and price. Or call (651) 436-1912.

Our online store stocks the four most common sizes in wood: 48×40" GMA (the most widely used pallet in North America), 48×42", 96×48", and 36×36", plus a 48×40" plastic pallet. These cover the vast majority of standard manufacturing, distribution, and retail applications. Need something different? We build custom pallets to spec — use our quote form to describe what you need.

New wood pallets are manufactured from fresh-cut lumber — consistent dimensions, up to 2,500 lb. static load capacity, and available with ISPM 15 heat treatment for international shipping. Recycled wood pallets are inspected and repaired used pallets, with bulk pricing as low as $4 — up to 2,500 lb. capacity, ideal for internal warehouse use and non-food applications. Not sure which fits your operation? Ask our team and we'll point you in the right direction.

Gruber's new wood pallets are rated for up to 2,500 lbs. static load. Recycled wood pallets carry up to 2,500 lbs. static. Dynamic loads (moving via forklift) and racking loads (stored on shelving) are typically 50–75% of the static rating. If you have specific load requirements, tell us when you request a quote and we'll spec the right pallet for the job.

Absolutely. Custom sizing is one of Gruber's core capabilities — any footprint, board count, deck gap, or stringer configuration. We also offer treatments: stenciling, banding, and spray painting. Custom orders are quoted individually. Fill out our custom quote form with your dimensions, quantity, and requirements and we'll come back with pricing. We've built custom pallets for small shops and Fortune 500 companies alike.

ISPM 15 is an international standard requiring wood packaging materials to be heat treated before crossing most international borders. The process heats the wood core to 56°C for at least 30 continuous minutes, eliminating any insects or pathogens. Heat-treated pallets carry the internationally recognized HT mark. If your business ships products internationally, ISPM 15 compliance is required by customs for most destinations; US- and Canadian-made pallets moving between the two countries are exempt. Gruber offers heat-treated options on all standard new and recycled pallet sizes.

The main difference is the treatment and the ISPM-15 stamp required for export. A heat-treated pallet can still be built in standard or custom sizes, but the order needs to be specified as heat treated before it ships. If you are not sure whether you need it, tell us where the shipment is going and what your customer or freight forwarder requires. Details are on our heat treat for export page.

Yes — we deliver throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro and surrounding communities including Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Edina, Roseville, Maplewood, and beyond. Our on-time delivery rate is 99%+. Recurring delivery schedules available for businesses with regular pallet needs.

Yes. Pickup is available from our Lake Elmo facility for most standard pallet orders. Availability depends on the pallet type, quantity, and current inventory. If timing matters, call before you arrive so we can confirm your order is ready. Directions and hours are on our Info & Location page.

Right here. Gruber Pallets is a pallet manufacturer and supplier based in the Twin Cities, serving the greater Minneapolis–St. Paul area for over 40 years. Order online at gruberpallets.com and choose delivery or pickup from our facility — recycled 48×40 and plastic pallets are typically ready the same business day and new wood and 36×36 pallets in 2 business days when you order by noon, plus a day for heat treating. We also serve businesses throughout Greater Minnesota.

Gruber Pallets serves the greater Twin Cities area and businesses throughout Minnesota, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Woodbury, Maplewood, Lake Elmo, and nearby communities. See the full list on our service areas page. If you are outside the metro, contact us with your location and order details so we can confirm the best delivery or pickup option.

Gruber offers pallet disposal and recycling — from about 100 pallets we pick up your old pallets, repair anything reusable, and responsibly recycle what can't be salvaged. No warehouse pile-up, and most loads carry no hauling cost. Fewer pallets? Call us first: drop-offs must be arranged in advance. Visit our Pallet Disposal page or contact us to schedule a pickup.

Almost every industry that moves physical goods: food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical supply, automotive parts, retail distribution, construction materials, agriculture, printing and publishing, and e-commerce fulfillment. Wood pallets are the default shipping platform for North American supply chains — strong, repairable, universally compatible with forklifts and pallet jacks, and cost-effective.

Gruber Pallets is listed by the Better Business Bureau as BBB Accredited with an A+ rating. Ratings can change, so check the current BBB Business Profile if that matters to your purchasing process.