Frequently Asked Questions about Recycled Plastic Pallets

Do you buy or sell resin or excess plastic?

We purchase HDPE scrap, pellets, purchings, dust, shavings and parts. We periodically sell some excexss pelletized Santoprene, HDPE and comingled-baled scrap TPU and ABS car bumpers.

What does Greystone Logistics manufacture?

Greystone is the largest 100% recycled plastic pallet manufacturer in the United States.

What size pallets does Greystone make?

40x32 (three skids)*

48x40 (full picture frame)*

48x44 (full picture frame or three skids)*

37x37 (full picture frame)*

1100x1200 (metric footprint with full picture frame or three runner)*

48x40 (nestable for light duty or export)

*Anti-skid grommets and fiberglass support rods optional

Do you have inventory in stock?

Greystone maintains some inventory for immediate shipment.

Prices are quoted FOB Bettendorf, Iowa and are based on quantities ordered. A convenient way to get a quote is available on this web site. Greystone provides a residual (trade-in) credit for all pallets sold and buys other old plastic pallet scrap to help our customers.

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Can I rent or lease rather than buy?

Yes. Please contact Bob Noland or Warren Kruger.

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Why are plastic pallets better than wood?

last 10-50 times longer than wood
have residual (trade-in) value
recyclable
field tested with over 3 million delivered
high coefficient of friction with anti-skid design for top, bottom, and fork lift tine contact
2,800 pound rackable to ASTM standards
5,000 pound dynamic load
25,000 pound static load
each pallet prevents 50 pounds of post industrial plastic from going in landfills
each pallet prevents 50-70 pounds of wood from being used in a pallet thus helping reduce deforestation and associated landfill of used/broken wooden pallets
plastic pallets are perfect for closed loop systems
plastic pallets have substanitally lower life cycle costs (cost per trip)
no maintenance/repair-reground to make a new plastic pallet when damaged
no exposed nails, wood chips, or broken boards on manufacturing or warehouse floors preventing fork lift issues, wood in machinery, and providing better safety for reducing injuries, lowering workers' comp claims, and minimizes damaged product
non-porous and non-permeable for better sanitation
no bug or biological infestation
better aesthetics-more attractive for display
lighter than wood
helps companies comply with rapid health, safety and regulatory changes occurring
consistant size for automated pallet systems
overcomes many wood pallet logistic and handling issues