Buy or sell pallets near New Orleans, Louisiana ZIP 70118 - new, used, custom, ISPM-15 export, with sub-2-hour quote response.
Get a Price →Buy or sell pallets near New Orleans, Louisiana ZIP 70118 - new, used, custom, ISPM-15 export, with sub-2-hour quote response.
USP serves New Orleans, Louisiana (70118, Orleans 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 Louisiana, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. New Orleans-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 New Orleans customers with port access via Louisiana's major export gateways.
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.
Yes. Standing-order programs for New Orleans 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.
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
Sub-2-hour response.
FSMA Section 204 traceability supported on every food-grade load; pallet ID linked to the lumber lot, kiln batch, and dispatch ticket in our chain-of-custody database.
Flatbed delivery handles oversized loads or pallets with overhanging product; tarping included; preferred for export crates and bulk lumber shipments.
Dry-van loads handle weather-sensitive pallet stock and food-grade freight; sealed loads with bill-of-lading documentation; supports DOT-required commercial routing.
48x40 GMA load capacity is 2,800 lb racked (face-loaded), 4,600 lb static, and 2,500 lb dynamic per ASME MH1 2016; deck board span 3.5 inches; deflection under rated load <0.5 inch.
Deck board edge type defaults to chamfered for forklift safety; square-edge available on request for ASRS compatibility; rounded-edge banding tracks available for high-throughput line-side delivery.
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.
Healthcare and medical-device manufacturers (Pinellas County corridor) use custom foam-lined pallets to protect $50K+ equipment shipments; build-to-print available on 3-day lead time.
Delivery freight runs $250-450 per truckload (53-foot) within 75 miles of a yard; longer hauls priced at $2.50-3.50 per loaded mile; flatbed loads premium 10-15%.
Pallet recycling diverts ~80% of returned stock from landfill; recycled pallets carry 60-70% lower embodied carbon than new GMA; our annual sustainability report documents tons diverted per customer.