As of July 2026, Florida Pallet Supply pays about $6.50 to $9.00 per Grade A 48x40, $3 to $6 per Grade B, and $1 to $3 for damaged core, with by-spec quotes for non-standard sizes. Florida runs at or slightly above the national average (~$7 Grade A). Minimum 250 pallets per load, single size, statewide pickup on our routes.
If you run a Florida warehouse, distribution center, packhouse, or manufacturing line, your surplus pallets have real cash value. The trouble is that no buyer publishes a single flat rate, because pallet value is set per load and moves with the lumber market. The tables below are our current Florida buy-back ranges, so you can estimate your payout within a dollar before you request a quote.
What We Pay by Grade (Florida, 2026)
Grade is the biggest driver of what a used pallet is worth. The table below is our per-pallet buy-back range for the standard 48x40 footprint in Florida, as of July 2026. These are current ranges and move with the lumber market.
Table 1 - Florida 48x40 buy-back by grade, as of July 2026
| Grade | Condition | FPS pays (per pallet) | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A (#1) | Sound, reusable, clean, no major repair | $6.50 to $9.00 | ~$7.00 |
| Grade B (#2) | Repaired / companion stringer, usable wear | $3.00 to $6.00 | ~$4.75 |
| Grade C / Core | Damaged; for repair or dismantle | $1.00 to $3.00 | ~$2.00 |
| ISPM-15 heat-treated, reusable | Stamped, export-grade, sound | $9.00 to $11.00 | Not separately published |
Sources: UsedPalletRecycling.com state price data 2026; Repackify buy/sell market data 2026; 48forty recycled-pallet benchmarks. National averages: Grade A ~$7, Grade B ~$4.75.
What We Pay by Pallet Type
The 48x40 GMA pallet is the most liquid and sets the reference price. Other sizes pay relative to how easily they resell in the Florida market.
Table 2 - Buy-back by type, Grade A, Florida, as of July 2026
| Pallet type | Footprint | FPS pays (Grade A) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMA 48x40 | 48 x 40 | $6.50 to $9.00 | Most in demand; sets the market |
| 48x48 | 48 x 48 | $5.00 to $8.00 | Drum / chemical handling |
| 42x42 | 42 x 42 | $4.00 to $7.00 | Beverage, telecom, paint |
| Block pallet (4-way) | varies | $5.00 to $9.00 | Premium for true 4-way entry |
| Odd / custom size | non-standard | $1.00 to $4.00 | Quoted by spec; harder to resell |
Source: FPS buy-back desk, July 2026. Standard 48x40 GMA is the reference; other sizes priced on resale liquidity.
What Load Size Gets You: Buy-Back Payout by Volume (as of July 2026)
Grade sets the base rate; how you present the load moves you inside the range. Clean, single-size truckloads earn the top of each grade band because they resell fastest; small mixed lots cost us more to sort and pay less.
| Load size | Typical pickup | Effect on per-pallet payout | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 250, mixed | Local drop-off or route pickup when available | Lowest end of the grade range; heavy mixing can drop stock a grade | Occasional surplus, one-time cleanouts |
| 250 to 500, partial | Scheduled on an outbound backhaul, freight near zero | Mid-range payout; single-size loads hold their grade | Steady mid-size warehouses and distributors |
| Full truckload, 500 to 560 single-size Grade A | Dedicated or backhaul pickup, 53-ft van | Top of the Grade A range; best per-pallet rate | High-volume DCs, manufacturers, 3PLs |
| Standing weekly or monthly program | Recurring scheduled pickup, priority routing | Best blended rate plus predictable cash flow | Continuous pallet generators |
FPS buy-back desk, July 2026. Payout ranges move with the lumber market and load quality; a full single-size Grade A truckload always earns more per pallet than the same count in small mixed lots. Figures are current ranges, not a locked quote.
Why Florida Rates Hold Up
Pallet buy-back prices are regional, and Florida is a steady, slightly-above-average market. Three things keep Florida demand firm year-round:
- Produce and citrus packing pull heavy pallet volume through the winter and spring seasons.
- Port export traffic through Port Miami, Port Everglades, and JAXPORT keeps demand for reusable ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets high.
- Hurricane-season distribution spikes pallet movement for water, supplies, and building materials.
How Selling to Florida Pallet Supply Works
- Minimum: 250 pallets per load, single size only.
- Best rate: full single-size truckloads (~500 to 560 stacked 48x40 in a 53-ft van).
- Pickup: statewide, lowest cost when it rides a backhaul on an outbound delivery.
- Payment: fast, against the confirmed graded count. No listing fees or commissions.
- Quote speed: tell us what you have and we return a firm per-pallet rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of July 2026 we pay about $6.50 to $9.00 for a sound Grade A 48x40 in Florida, $3 to $6 for Grade B, and $1 to $3 for damaged core. Florida sits at or slightly above the national average. Exact rate depends on grade, size uniformity, volume, and pickup location.
Yes, across Florida, from Miami and Orlando to Tampa, Jacksonville, and the Panhandle. Pickup is lowest cost when it rides a backhaul on one of our delivery routes. Submit location, size, grade mix, and quantity and we route the pickup.
48x40 GMA (most in demand), 48x48, 42x42, block pallets, and select custom sizes by spec. Reusable ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets earn a premium, which matters for Florida exporters. We prioritize single-size, sorted loads; mixed or contaminated loads are quoted separately.
250 pallets per load, single size only. A full single-size truckload (~500 to 560 stacked 48x40 in a 53-ft van) earns the best per-pallet rate.
We confirm a rate before pickup, grade the load on arrival, and pay against the confirmed count. No listing fees or commissions; the quoted rate is what you receive per qualifying pallet.