Custom Pallet Solutions: Your FAQ Guide

Shipping pallets are often treated with chemicals to prevent decay, pests, and fungal growth. Common treatments include heat treatment (HT) or methyl bromide fumigation (MB), with HT being the preferred method due to environmental concerns.

Our shipping crates are not typically airtight, as they need ventilation to prevent the buildup of moisture and condensation inside, which can damage goods. They are designed to protect products from physical damage and abuse during transport, as well as to contain multiple mixed parts, for grouped movement.

Pallet shipping involves loading goods onto pallets, securing them with straps or shrink wrap, and then transporting them via trucks, trains, ships, or planes to their destination. Pallets facilitate the efficient handling and transportation of goods in bulk quantities.

From Queen City Pallets of course! Shipping pallets can be obtained from pallet manufacturers, suppliers, logistics companies, warehouses, or recycling centers. Some businesses also offer pallet exchange or rental programs.

Yes, shipping pallets are often treated to comply with international regulations and standards. Treatment methods include heat treatment (HT) or chemical fumigation to meet phytosanitary requirements and prevent the spread of pests and diseases.

The lifespan of a wood pallet depends on various factors such as usage, handling, storage conditions, and treatment. On average, a properly maintained wood pallet lasts 5 to 10 years.

Plastic pallets could be considered a cost-effective alternative to wood pallets in certain applications due to their durability, longer lifespan, and resistance to moisture, pests, and chemicals. As with anything, there are pros and cons to plastic. There is a much higher up-front cost in purchasing plastic pallets. Queen City Pallets primarily focuses on wood pallets.

Yes, wood pallets are commonly recycled. They can be repaired, refurbished, or broken down into wood chips or fibers for use in other products such as composite materials or biomass energy production, or ultimately the mulch one would use in landscaping.

Surplus pallets can be disposed of through recycling centers, pallet recycling companies, or by contacting local waste management facilities for proper disposal options.

Wooden pallets can be environmentally friendly when sourced from sustainably managed forests and recycled efficiently. However, improper disposal or unsustainable harvesting practices can have negative environmental impacts. Queen City focuses on sustainable sources and offers recycled pallet options.

Yes, wooden pallets should be disposed of properly to minimize environmental impact. Options include recycling, repurposing, or utilizing biomass energy facilities for wood waste disposal.

Recycling wooden pallets conserves natural resources, reduces landfill waste, and lowers carbon emissions associated with wood production. It also promotes a circular economy by extending the lifespan of materials and reducing the need for new pallets.