If none of these options are suitable, the pallet will head over to our wood resource division where it will be ground up for mulch or biofuel (energy).Īt any given moment during the day, you will find our sort yards filled with thousands of pallets being diverted to their proper destinations. Upon a quick inspection, he or she will decide whether the pallet can be simply re-used, needs repairs, or dismantled for reusable components. Here the pallets will be inspected by one of our expert pallet sorters. The process begins with inbound pallets arriving to our sort yard. Repaired pallets are also an environmentally friendly option – as they extend the life of the pallet and prevent lumber from ending up in the landfill. While the repaired pallet may not look as aesthetically pleasing as a new pallet, it is safe to use and will perform better. Pallet repair is the process of taking a pallet that may have broken stringers and deck-boards and restoring it back to usable condition.
Our pallet repair program is comprehensive, standardized, and spans multiple departments.īelow is an in-depth look at all the steps involved to repair a pallet and some key details about our own process. Recycling is our top priority here at Kamps Pallets and a large portion of our recycling is performed through our signature pallet repair program.
