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Corrugated Pallets |
Wood Pallets |
Recycling
| Made of a high
percentage of recycled material
(Usually 70% recycled material)
Can
easily be recycled into paper
You get paid to recycle corrugated |
Can be rebuilt or repaired
Usually end up in landfills
You pay for disposal |
| Weight | Average around 20
pounds for a 40 x 48 pallet
Less weight = Less spent on Freight
Fewer injuries from improper lifting |
Average around 50 pounds for a 40 x 48 pallet
More spent on freight
More injuries from lifting |
| Safety | No nails or splinters
Easier to handle |
Nails and splinters cause injuries
Difficult to carry |
|
Export | Accepted by all OSHA, ISPM, and
all other international regulations |
Wood must be heat treated |
| Customization | Can be designed to your specifications |
Typically come in a few set sizes |
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Pests & Bugs |
Corrugated has not been shown to host any infestations |
Host of many parasites including:
Long-horned Beetles
Metallic wood-boring Beetles
Weevils |
