Florida citrus harvest runs October through June, with peak packhouse pallet demand November-February when most varieties (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons) hit harvest peaks.
Quick Answer: Florida citrus harvest runs October through June, with peak packhouse pallet demand November-February when most varieties (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons) hit harvest peaks.
Florida citrus volume: ~70% of US production. Packhouse operations cycle ~14,000+ pallets/week during peak. Pallet specs: kiln-dried; FSMA-compliant; ISPM-15 for export-bound fruit; sealed deck for juice resistance; ASTM D1185 dynamic 2,800+ lbs. Standing orders 90 days ahead lock packhouse capacity.
Local Florida suppliers offer geographic proximity. United States Pallets offers nationwide sourcing depth, multi-grade inventory always in stock, sub-2-business-hour quote response, audit-ready documentation, and standing-order automation that local yards typically don't match.
Yes, with ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets carrying IPPC stamps and full ISPM-15 documentation. Required for international shipments to all WTO member countries. Common for Florida customers with port access via Florida's major export gateways.
50 pallets per order minimum on buy-side. Sell-side (buyback) minimum is 250 pallets per single-size load. Volume tiers kick in automatically as cumulative monthly volume increases - 500+/week accounts qualify for standing-order programs with reserved delivery slots.
Yes. We buy back used pallets from Florida collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
Yes. Standing-order programs for Florida operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.