Costco accepts CHEP, PECO, and white-wood pallets with double-stack capability for warehouse club merchandising.
Costco Profile
HQ: Issaquah, WA. Costco accepts CHEP, PECO, and white-wood pallets with double-stack capability for warehouse club merchandising.
Costco Pallet Specs
GMA 48x40 stringer or block, NWPCA Grade A or new, double-stack capable, structurally sound.
Pool Pallet Acceptance
Costco accepts CHEP (blue) and PECO (red) pool pallets, plus white-wood (purchased) pallets.
Display Pallet Requirements
Display merchandising requires extra cosmetic care. Pristine appearance. No labels/markings on visible faces. Kiln-dried wood preferred.
Cold-Chain Compliance
Refrigerated and frozen Costco SKUs require kiln-dried (8-15% MC) FSMA-compliant pallets. Continuous temp monitoring during transport.
Costco Best Practices
Confirm per-DC requirements (Costco DCs may have specific specs). Pre-inspect shipments. Maintain photo documentation.
Companion Resources
What documentation accompanies Costco pallet loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
What credit terms does United States Pallets offer Issaquah customers?
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.
Can Issaquah customers run a buyback program alongside their pallet purchases?
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.
How does United States Pallets compare to WA-based local pallet suppliers?
Local WA 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.
Does United States Pallets buy back used pallets in Issaquah?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from Issaquah 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.
Quote: Costco Compliance
Sub-2-hour response.
