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New vs Recycled Pallets in Florida 2026
New 48x40 GMA pallets in Florida cost $22-32 catalog vs $14-19 for recycled Grade A - a 30-40% price gap. Choice depends on retail buyer program compliance (Publix/Costco/Kroger accept recycled Grade A; Walmart/Target require new GMA), export requirement (ISPM-15 heat-treatment), load rating, and reputational risk.
Author: Mark Gabrielli, Founder, WETYR Corporation.
Last verified: 2026-08-05 by Mark Gabrielli.
New vs recycled pallet spec comparison
| Dimension | New 48x40 GMA | Recycled Grade A | Recycled Grade B |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL catalog price | $22-32 | $14-19 | $8-13 |
| Standing weekly rate | $15-22 | $10-14 | $6-10 |
| Static load rating | 3,000 lb | 2,500 lb | 1,800-2,200 lb |
| Dynamic load rating | 2,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 1,500-1,800 lb |
| Retail buyer-program acceptance | All (Walmart/Target/Home Depot) | Publix/Costco/Kroger clean-face | Internal/non-retail only |
| Export ISPM-15 | Yes with HT | Yes with HT | Yes with HT |
| Typical lifespan | 10-15 trips | 5-8 trips | 2-4 trips |