A Short Guide On Wooden Pallet Recycling
What is a wooden pallet?
Wooden pallets are typically made up of three or four stringers that support several deck boards on which goods are placed. Pallets are an essential part of the logistics and distribution industry and millions of pallets are used every day in commercial establishments and logistics facilities. As a result, many are damaged and simply thrown away in landfills. However, the majority of these pallets still have life in them and can be recycled and repurposed.Recycled wooden pallets-
Sorting, refurbishing, dismantling and reconstruction of pallets for sale are all part of wood pallet recycling. Grinding of pallets and pallet components for fibre products may also be included. Pallet recyclers prefer the most common pallet sizes, which are 48x40", 48x48", 42x42" and “40x40".
Recycling
Wooden Pallets of different conditions-
Pallets that have been used, broken, or damaged can be recycled in a variety of ways. Pallet recyclers repair slightly damaged pallets and resell them back into the marketplace at a discounted rate.
Pallets that are severely damaged,
are usually shredded. After it is shredded, a magnet separates the nails and
staples, which are subsequently transferred to a metal recycler. Recycling
Pallets are usually made of the same kind of wood which can further be used for
other purposes.
How Can Recycled Pallet Wood Be Used?
Wood from recycled pallets can come in handy for various uses such as –
- Garden mulch
- Wood chips for playgrounds
- Animal bedding
- Compost
Another innovative use could be –
mixing this wood with another material such as concrete and using it in
construction projects which will be beneficial even further.
Benefits of recycling pallets-
- Pallets can help save
forests and energy by being recycled.
- Pallets are used for
storage by some animal shelters, food banks, and electronic reuse
organisations.
- Saves environment as well
as money.
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