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Pallet collection, London

Same-day pallet collection across every London postcode.

Single pallets to full vehicle loads, collected today. Licensed Waste Carrier, Waste Transfer Note every job.
From £5.60 + VAT per pallet, £280 full load. 1-4 pallets £25 each, no minimum call-out.

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From £5.60 per pallet, no minimum call-out
Same-day or next-day
WTN every job
98% landfill diversion
Licensed Waste Carrier, CBDU466346
By the numbers

Pallet clearance you can measure.

Real numbers from real London accounts. We keep wood out of landfill and the paperwork straight, every collection.

180+

Active commercial customers

24-48h

Typical service start

98%

Landfill diversion rate

4.8 / 5

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Who it is for

Built for businesses with pallets to clear.

Daily inbound, broken stacks, end-of-job clearances. If pallets are piling up at the back, this is the service.

Warehouses and 3PL

Daily inbound deliveries, broken pallets stacking up faster than they clear.

E-commerce fulfilment

Inbound deliveries, returns and packaging waste arriving on pallets every day.

Retail back-of-house

Supermarkets, department stores and concept stores with stockroom pallet build-up.

Shop and site fitouts

Materials delivered on pallets, the pallets stay behind once the fit-out is done.

Builders' merchants

Yard tidy-ups and end-of-job clearances when the empties take over the space.

Events and productions

Strike-day pallet clears, often out-of-hours, when the build comes down fast.

Simple pricing

From single pallets to full vehicle loads.

The published price is the invoiced price. No fuel surcharge, no environmental levy, no admin fee. All ex VAT. Final price quoted on inspection for 50+ pallet jobs.

1-4

Small, 1-4 pallets, we load

£25 + VAT per pallet, no minimum call-out. £25 for one, £50 for two, £75 for three, £100 for four. We always load on this tier. Same-day or next-day, WTN provided.

20-25

Half Load, most common

Up to 25 standard UK pallets or 20 euro pallets (500kg). £140 + VAT self-load, or £190 + VAT we-load. Save £50 by self-loading if you have a forklift. Wooden pallets; plastic pallets in the load add +£40 flat. Same-day or next-day, WTN provided.

40-50

Full Load, bulk job

Up to 50 standard UK pallets or 40 euro pallets (1,000kg). £280 + VAT self-load, or £380 + VAT we-load. Save £100 by self-loading. Wooden pallets; plastic pallets in the load add +£40 flat. One vehicle, one visit. Same-day or next-day, WTN provided.

50+

Multi-load, bespoke quote

Warehouse and site clearances quoted on the phone or from photos. Multi-load jobs and recurring routes. Recurring contractor rates available. Call 0207 101 4003.

Already an active bag-collection customer? Add pallets at £10 + VAT each when our vehicle is on site for your bag run. Out-of-hours and weekend collection +£100 + VAT.

What we collect

Wooden, EUR / EPAL, heat-treated, broken or intact.

Standard wooden pallets, UK (1200x1000mm), EUR / EPAL (1200x800mm), display pallets, broken or intact, single or stacked. Heat-treated (HT / ISPM-15) pallets handled as standard.

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Wooden and EUR / EPAL pallets

UK (1200x1000mm) and EUR / EPAL (1200x800mm), display pallets, single or multi-layer stacks, broken or intact. Collected on the standard per-pallet rate and routed to wood recycling.

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Plastic pallets, +£40 flat per load

Half Load (£140 / £190 we-load) and Full Load (£280 / £380 we-load) prices are for wooden pallets. If your load includes any plastic pallets, a flat +£40 surcharge applies on top of the displayed price, covering the higher mixed-construction tip rate at our licensed disposal partner. For 1-4 pallet jobs at £25 each, the same rate applies whether wood or plastic.

Why us

Why warehouse and retail operators trust us.

Licensed, single-pallet or full-load, no surcharge stack, and a Waste Transfer Note in your inbox the same day.

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Licensed Waste Carrier

Required for commercial pallet removal under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Many ad-hoc collectors are not licensed, which exposes your business to fly-tipping liability if pallets are improperly disposed of.

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Single pallet or full vehicle, same service

Most pallet collectors will not quote under a full load. We do. £25 for one pallet, no minimum call-out, same paperwork, same compliance.

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No surcharge stack

The published price is the invoiced price. No fuel surcharge, no environmental levy, no admin fee. The single biggest complaint about waste contractors, and not something you get here.

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WTN with every job

Same-day Waste Transfer Note in your inbox. Required for commercial premises compliance and landlord deposit return on warehouse and industrial tenancies.

How it works

From phone call to clear yard in hours.

1. Photo and count

WhatsApp us photos and a count. Quote in 5 minutes for under 10 pallets, an hour for larger.

2. Schedule

Same-day if booked before noon. Out-of-hours and weekend at +£100.

3. Crew and cage

Our cage vehicle arrives. Self-load to save, or our crew loads for you.

4. WTN and receipt

Same-day Waste Transfer Note. Pay by card or bank transfer.

Coverage

All London postcodes inside the M25.

Pallet collection available across every Greater London postcode. Same-day in central London (EC, WC, W1) where our routes already run; other postcodes are typically next-day. WD postcodes (Watford, Hertfordshire) are covered on the West London route.

Compliance and trust

Licensed, insured, accountable.

Licensed Waste Carrier

CBDU466346. Upper Tier registered with the Environment Agency.

Public Liability £5m

Fully insured for commercial premises and shared yards.

Wood recycling route

Pallets graded for re-use or processed for wood recycling. 98% landfill diversion.

WTN every job

Same-day Waste Transfer Note. Audit-ready record on file.

FAQ

Common questions about pallet collection.

If your question isn't here, call 0207 101 4003 and we will answer it on the phone in plain English.

How much does pallet collection cost in London?
From £5.60 + VAT per pallet, £280 full load. For 1-4 pallets it is £25 + VAT each, we load, no minimum call-out. Half Load (20-25 pallets) is £140 + VAT self-load or £190 + VAT we-load. Full Load (40-50 pallets) is £280 + VAT self-load or £380 + VAT we-load. 50+ pallets quoted on the phone. The published price is the invoiced price, with no fuel surcharge, no environmental levy, no admin fee.
Can you do same-day pallet collection?
Yes, same-day if booked before noon for sites in central and West London. Other postcodes are typically next-day. Out-of-hours and weekend collection is +£100 + VAT. If the slot is not there, we tell you straight rather than promising and missing.
Do you provide a Waste Transfer Note?
Yes, same-day by email. Required for commercial premises compliance under EPA 1990 and for landlord deposit return on warehouse and industrial tenancies. It includes disposal partner type, waste classification, and weight. Annual aggregate summaries on request for ISO 14001, B Corp or planning files, with no extra charge.
Will you load the pallets for us?
Yes. For 1-4 pallets we always load, with no self-load option and no minimum call-out, just £25 per pallet. For Half Load (20-25 pallets) and Full Load (40-50 pallets) you can self-load to save the we-load fee, or have the driver load for +£50 (Half) or +£100 (Full). If you have pallet trucks or forklifts on site, self-load is fastest. For heavy or awkward pallets needing 2-person lifts on larger jobs, call 0207 101 4003 for a bespoke quote.
What types of pallet do you collect?
Standard wooden pallets, UK (1200x1000mm) and EUR / EPAL (1200x800mm), broken, intact, single or multi-layer stacks. Heat-treated (HT / ISPM-15) pallets handled as standard. Plastic pallets accepted at +£40 flat per load on top of Half Load or Full Load price.
Do you handle plastic pallets?
Yes. Plastic pallets are collected on the same routes as wooden. On pricing, for 1-4 pallet jobs the £25 per pallet rate is the same whether wood or plastic. For Half Load (£140) and Full Load (£280) jobs the displayed price is for wooden pallets; a flat £40 surcharge applies to any load containing plastic pallets, covering the higher mixed-construction tip rate at our licensed disposal partner.
Do you take heat-treated (HT / ISPM-15) pallets?
Yes, standard heat-treated pallets (HT / ISPM-15 stamped) are collected on the standard per-pallet rate. They go through the same wood-recycling route.
Do I get a discount if I am already a bag-collection customer?
Yes. If you are an active bag-collection customer and have occasional pallets to clear when the driver is already on site for your bag pickup, the pallet add-on is £10 + VAT per pallet. The vehicle is already there, the marginal cost is low, and the price reflects that. New bag customers get the first pallet free as a goodwill gesture on the first collection.
Is this a recurring service or one-off?
Both. Most pallet collections are one-off, billed per job. If you generate pallets regularly (warehouse, distribution centre, e-commerce fulfilment, retail back-of-house, manufacturing), we set up a recurring schedule on a 12-month standard contract at the published per-lift rate, with a 90-day pre-renewal reminder before any auto-renewal. A 1-month rolling option is available at +10% per lift if you need flexibility. Call 0207 101 4003 to discuss volume.
Can you handle 50+ pallets in one go?
Yes, 50+ pallet jobs are quoted on the phone or from photos. Multiple vehicle loads scheduled across the day, or across consecutive days for warehouse clearances. The per-pallet rate stays competitive at volume; the total drops as the job scales. Common for warehouse closures, distribution-centre clearances, retail refits and post-event strip-outs. Quote turnaround usually within an hour for sites with photos.
Can I get a price over WhatsApp without a site visit?
Yes. Send photos and a rough count to 0207 101 4003 on WhatsApp. We quote back within 5 minutes for under 10 pallets, and within an hour for larger jobs. A site visit is only needed for complex access (basement or mezzanine pickups, lift restrictions, restricted-hours sites). Most warehouse and retail jobs are quoted from photos alone.
Where do the pallets go after collection?
Pallets are taken to our licensed disposal partner for sorting. Intact pallets are graded and re-used in the pallet pool where possible; broken pallets are processed for wood recycling (biomass, chipboard, animal bedding feedstock). 98% landfill diversion across all streams. A WTN is issued same day with disposal partner type listed.
Do you collect from warehouses, retail, e-commerce sites?
Yes, warehouse, distribution and 3PL sites are core for pallet collection. Retail back-of-house (supermarkets, department stores, shop fitouts), e-commerce fulfilment centres, market stalls, builders' merchants, manufacturing yards, event sites. Loading-bay access is preferred but kerbside works too. Recurring routes available for high-volume sites.
What documents do I need to start?
Site address, contact name, access details (loading bay, parking, restricted hours), pallet count and rough condition (photos help), and preferred date. We provide the rest: insurance certificate, RAMS for site work, Waste Transfer Note same day. For first-time recurring customers we send a short Supplier Form back to capture VAT details, invoice address and payment terms.
When should I book pallet collection vs Wait and Load?
Pallet collection (this page) is the right service when the load is mostly or entirely pallets, with per-pallet pricing for small volumes and Half / Full Load for bulk. Wait and Load Cage is the right service for mixed general waste with some pallets in the mix, such as timber offcuts, packaging, non-upholstered furniture and fit-out strip-outs, where the flat half or full-load price works because the whole load is going to general waste anyway. Not sure which? Send photos to WhatsApp 0207 101 4003 and we will route you to the cheaper service honestly.

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