If your business has pallets piling up with nowhere to go, you are not alone. Many warehouses, retail sites, and distribution centres end up with more pallets than they can use. Rather than letting them take up space, there is a simpler option: having them collected by a specialist.
CM Pallets collects unwanted pallets from businesses across London, Essex, and Kent. This post walks you through exactly how the process works, from your first call through to collection day.
What Types of Pallets Are Wanted?
Most types are. CM Pallets accepts a wide range, including:
| Pallet Type | Condition Accepted |
|---|---|
| Euro pallets (stamped and unstamped) | Good, used, and mixed condition |
| Standard Grade A and Grade B | Used condition |
| Heavy weight strapper pallets | Used condition |
| Printer pallets | Used condition |
| Non-standard and odd sizes | Accepted subject to assessment |
| Mixed timber and broken pallets | Accepted for recycling |
CM Pallets also accepts mixed loads and pallets that are broken or past their useful life. If you are unsure whether your stock qualifies, get in touch and describe what you have.
How the Collection Process Works
Step 1: Get in touch
The process starts with a phone call or message. You explain what you have, roughly how many pallets, and where you are based. There is no complicated paperwork at this stage.
Step 2: A collection plan is agreed
Once the team knows what you have, they agree a date and time that works for your site, along with any access requirements such as loading bays or fork-lift availability. CM Pallets offers both scheduled and on-demand collections. Find out more on the pallet collection service page.
Step 3: Prepare your site
Stack pallets where they can be safely reached by the collection vehicle and make sure there is clear access for a large lorry. The Health and Safety Executive has published guidance on safe pallet handling and storage, which is useful if your team regularly moves or stacks pallets on site.
Step 4: Collection day
The CM Pallets team arrives and handles all the loading. You do not need staff to do the heavy lifting. To check whether your location is covered, visit the areas we cover page.
What Happens to the Pallets Afterwards?
Usable pallets are resold or redistributed. Those past their best are broken down and processed through the company’s wood recycling operation. Nothing goes to landfill unnecessarily, which matters for businesses with sustainability targets or carbon footprint commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept mixed or damaged pallets? Yes. CM Pallets accepts mixed loads and non-standard or damaged pallets that many other companies will not take.
How quickly can a collection be arranged? CM Pallets works to fit collections around your schedule. Get in touch to discuss timing.
What if I have large or irregular pallets? Non-standard and odd-sized pallets are welcome. CM Pallets handles the kinds of loads that other companies turn away.
If you have pallets sitting unused and taking up space, CM Pallets can help. Call 01375 767790 or visit cmpallets.com to get started.
