Plastic: durable, washable, $30-150. Cardboard: lightweight, single-use, $5-15.
Plastic Properties
Plastic (HDPE): durable, 50-100+ cycles, washable, $30-150 per pallet.
Cardboard (Corrugated) Properties
Cardboard pallets: lightweight (5-10 lbs), single-use disposable, $5-15 per pallet, recyclable, ISPM-15 exempt.
Best Use Cases
Plastic: closed loop, pharma, food-service. Cardboard: light retail, e-commerce, displays, single-use export.
Sustainability
Both recyclable. Cardboard biodegrades faster. Plastic recycles into new pallets in closed loop.
Load Capacity
Plastic: 2,500-3,000 lbs typical. Cardboard: 1,500-2,000 lbs typical.
Companion Resources
Does United States Pallets buy back used pallets in national?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from national collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
What's the minimum order quantity for pallet comparison?
50 pallets per order minimum on buy-side. Sell-side (buyback) minimum is 250 pallets per single-size load. Volume tiers kick in automatically as cumulative monthly volume increases - 500+/week accounts qualify for standing-order programs with reserved delivery slots.
How does United States Pallets compare to United States-based local pallet suppliers?
Local United States suppliers offer geographic proximity. United States Pallets offers nationwide sourcing depth, multi-grade inventory always in stock, sub-2-business-hour quote response, audit-ready documentation, and standing-order automation that local yards typically don't match.
How fast does United States Pallets deliver to national, United States?
Same-day shipping in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core (FL, GA, AL, TN, MS, SC, NC, KY, VA) and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. Express options available for national rush orders. Quote response under 2 business hours, dispatch within hours of order confirmation.
Does United States Pallets supply pallet comparison for export from national?
Yes, with ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets carrying IPPC stamps and full ISPM-15 documentation. Required for international shipments to all WTO member countries. Common for national customers with port access via United States's major export gateways.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
