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Wood vs Plastic Pallets

Wood dominates open distribution and ISPM-15 export; plastic dominates closed-loop, washable, pharma applications. United States Pallets supplies new, recycled, custom, and ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets to commercial buyers in all 50 states, with a 50-pallet minimum order and a written quote target of under 2 business hours.

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Wood dominates open distribution and ISPM-15 export; plastic dominates closed-loop, washable, pharma applications.

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Cost

Wood: $4-28 typical. Plastic: $30-150 typical. Plastic is 5-10x more expensive upfront but lasts 10x+ longer in closed loops.

Lifecycle

Wood: 5-7 cycles, then repaired or recycled (95% recovery rate). Plastic: 50-100+ cycles, then ground for re-extrusion (closed loop). Plastic is more sustainable in closed-loop systems.

Compliance

Wood: ISPM-15 ready, FSMA-validated kiln-dried. Plastic: no ISPM-15 needed (no pest risk), washable for FSMA, pharma GMP-compliant.

Weight

Wood GMA 48x40: 30-40 lbs. Plastic 48x40: 25-50 lbs depending on construction (HDPE solid, hollow, or thermoformed).

Best Use Cases

Wood: open distribution, export, lower volumes. Plastic: pharma, food-service closed loops, automotive captive systems, cold storage where wash-down required.

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