Buy or sell pallets near Ankeny, Iowa ZIP 50021 - new, used, custom, ISPM-15 export, with sub-2-hour quote response.
Get a Price →Buy or sell pallets near Ankeny, Iowa ZIP 50021 - new, used, custom, ISPM-15 export, with sub-2-hour quote response.
USP serves Ankeny, Iowa (50021, Polk County) for both buying and selling pallets. Whether you need new GMA 48x40, used Grade A/B/C, custom-engineered, ISPM-15 export, or wooden crates - or you want to sell used pallets through our buy-back program - USP is your local pallet partner with sub-2-hour quote response and same-week service.
| Pallet Type | Spot Pricing |
|---|---|
| New GMA 48x40 stringer | $11-18 |
| New GMA 48x40 block | $18-28 |
| Used Grade A | $7-11 |
| Used Grade B | $4-7 |
| Used Grade C | $2-4 |
| Custom engineered | $20-200+ |
| Wooden crates | $50-3,000+ |
| ISPM-15 stamping (add) | +$0.85-1.10 |
| NWPCA Grade | Buy-Back Rate |
|---|---|
| Grade A | $3-6 per pallet |
| Grade B | $1-3 per pallet |
| Grade C | $0-1 per pallet |
| Scrap | Free pickup |
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in Iowa, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. Ankeny-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
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 Ankeny customers with port access via Iowa's major export gateways.
Yes. Standing-order programs for Ankeny operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.
Yes. Backhaul logistics are coordinated on outbound delivery routes - empty or non-spec pallets get picked up on the return leg of new pallet deliveries. Per-pallet freight cost on the backhaul approaches zero for accounts running both new-pallet purchase + buyback simultaneously.
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.
Sub-2-hour response.
Heat-treatment chamber maintained at 56C core for 30 minutes per ISPM-15 Annex 1; each load shipped with a treatment certificate signed by a USDA-registered inspector.
Standing-order programs schedule a recurring weekly truckload (or partial) for the same delivery window; price-locked for 12 months; preferred for 3PL warehouse refill cycles.
Flatbed delivery handles oversized loads or pallets with overhanging product; tarping included; preferred for export crates and bulk lumber shipments.
Recycled-Grade A pallets meet 48x40 GMA spec with cosmetic wear only; no broken boards, no replaced stringers, all original GMA stamp visible; suitable for primary food-grade and pharmaceutical loads.
ISPM-15 export pallets receive heat treatment to 56C core temperature for 30 minutes; stamping shows IPPC logo, country code 'US', registered facility number, and treatment code 'HT'.
Live-load operations bring the trailer to your dock for a 90-minute window; loader/unloader provided; suited to customers without dedicated dock space or with intermittent volume.
Beverage distributors (beer, soda, water) move primarily 48x40 GMA in dry-van loads; standard week sees Mon/Wed/Fri delivery rotation; volume discounts kick in at 200+ pallets per week sustained.
Net 30 terms standard for established customers with credit approval; Net 15 or COD for first three orders; credit card and ACH accepted for spot orders.
Carbon footprint per delivered pallet (cradle-to-gate, including 75-mile delivery): new GMA ~21 kg CO2e; recycled Grade A ~7 kg CO2e; custom builds vary by spec.