If you're new to getting free pallets for your reclaimed wood projects, then we have a few tips to get you started. These are really effective!

1. Where To Get Free Pallets
If you know where to look, you should be able to learn how to get free pallets for your DIY woodwork, building and craft projects. An important consideration when you go to get pallets is to find undamaged, clean and safe pallets. We like to focus on finding small stores that have a steady supply of clean, good quality pallets. Concentrate your efforts on finding a couple of small stores that have this, and you should have no trouble finding plenty of pallets to meet your needs. Once you’ve read this list, you’ll know exactly where to get free pallets.

What are best small places to look for free pallets?

Garden stores and nurseries
Automotive and motorcycle shops
Lawn shops
Specialty equipment suppliers
Small stores like this are going to get most of there items in via pallets and shipping crates, and they are going to be happy to have help them getting rid of them. Tip: try looking when you see a new business opening. They will be getting their new supplies and inventory in, and it will be delivered in shipping crates and on pallets.

2. Where To Find Reclaimed Wood and Lumber

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A good source for scrap lumber is to look at small builder’s construction sites. We have found that both are good sources to find free, quality scrap lumber and plywood, as well as repurposed wood in volume. If you are willing to walk up and ask the crew on the project, they will probably be happy to point out their scrap pile and let you dig through it to take what you want. Tip: If you are looking for plywood, 1x2s, 2x4s and 2×6 pieces, you will usual be able to find lots of usable short pieces. Again, think small, not big.

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Believe it or not, discarded mattress box springs are also a great place to find quality wood to repurpose. The wood has most often been protected and is in great shape. Simply cut the wood out of a discarded box spring to get great wood for your DIY projects.

3. Think small, not big

We have found it is much easier to get quality materials for our projects from small retailers. You may be tempted when you see large stacks of pallets outside of your local big box retailers, but large businesses like that tend to already have processes in place to get rid of their pallets, large cardboard and other recycled materials. It’s likely they don’t have free pallets for you to take.

What do you think of these suggestions? Have you ever gotten free wood pallets? Where did you get yours? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comment section below!

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