Since 2009
We started a pallet company that hates waste.
In short: EcoPallets Solutions grew from a single Cincinnati sorting yard in 2009 into a full circular loop — buying, repairing, reselling, retrieving and remanufacturing pallets so the same timber keeps working instead of rotting in a landfill.
Here's how we got from a nail gun and a stack of pallets to a national loop.
Who we are
A yard, a belief, and a stubborn refusal to waste wood.
We're a hands-on pallet operation: sorters, repairers, drivers and schedulers who move real timber every day. We don't broker from a spreadsheet — we run the yard, the reboard line and the trucks ourselves, which is why we can promise what we promise.
From Cincinnati we serve the Midwest on regional routes and reach nationwide for larger buy, sell and logistics programs. One relationship covers procurement, disposal and everything between.
Our Cincinnati yardThe road here
Milestones on the way to a closed loop
Founded in Cincinnati
EcoPallets Solutions opened its doors on Este Avenue with a single sorting line and a mission to keep usable wood out of the landfill. The first customers were local warehouses tired of paying to dump broken pallets.
Repair and remanufacturing line added
We built out a dedicated repair operation so damaged pallets could be rebuilt into like-new #1 and #2 grade units. This let us sell reliable recycled pallets at a fraction of new-lumber prices.
Own hauling fleet launched
We put our own trucks on the road so we could pick up empties and deliver finished pallets on our own schedule. Controlling the freight meant faster turnarounds and free removal for qualifying local loads.
IPPC heat-treatment capability
We became an IPPC-registered facility able to heat-treat and stamp ISPM-15 compliant pallets for export customers. This opened the door to manufacturers shipping product overseas.
Grinding and fiber recovery
We added wood-grinding equipment to turn unrepairable pallets into landscape mulch, animal bedding, and biomass fuel. That closed the loop so nearly the entire pallet stays out of the landfill.
Buyback and closed-loop programs
We formalized buyback and reverse-logistics programs for high-volume warehouses and 3PLs. Customers began recovering value from empties instead of stockpiling them in the yard.
Nationwide delivery network
Through contract carriers we extended reliable delivery beyond the Midwest to recurring national accounts. Larger customers could now standardize their pallet supply across multiple sites.
Sustainability reporting for customers
We began delivering landfill-diversion and CO₂-avoided reporting to managed accounts for their ESG disclosures. Reuse became a documented line item in our customers' sustainability programs.
Why work with us
Eight reasons customers stay for years.
Full pallet lifecycle under one roof
We buy, sell, recycle, remanufacture, and haul wood pallets, so you deal with one partner for supply and removal. That single relationship keeps your dock clear and your costs predictable.
Honest, consistent grading
Every pallet is inspected and sorted so the grade you order is the grade you receive. We would rather tell you recycled will do the job for less than oversell you a new pallet.
Our own hauling fleet
Because we run our own trucks in the Cincinnati region, we control scheduling and offer free removal on qualifying loads. Local deliveries typically go out within 2 to 4 business days.
Firm quotes that hold
We quote firm pricing that stays valid for a week in a market that moves daily. You can plan a purchase without worrying the number will change before you approve it.
Export-ready compliance
As an IPPC-registered facility we heat-treat and stamp ISPM-15 compliant pallets for international shipments. We confirm the correct treatment and marking before anything leaves the yard.
Nothing goes to waste
Unrepairable pallets are dismantled for parts and ground into mulch, bedding, and biomass fuel, while nails are recycled as scrap metal. Diverting that wood is good for your footprint and ours.
Custom builds to spec
We build pallets to your exact dimensions, deck configuration, and load rating using new or remanufactured lumber. Send a drawing, a sample, or photos and we will match or improve it.
Lean, email-first service
Running quotes and orders by email keeps our overhead low and gives you a written record of every spec and price. Those savings show up directly in the numbers we quote.
What we believe
The principles behind the loop
Waste nothing
We built this company on the belief that a broken pallet is raw material, not trash. Every board, block, and nail has a next use, and we work to find it.
Grade honestly
Our word on grade and condition is the foundation of every order. We inspect carefully and describe pallets plainly so you get exactly what you paid for.
Price fairly
We quote firm, transparent pricing and break down what drives the number. We would rather earn a repeat customer than win one order with an inflated quote.
Show up reliably
Warehouses run on schedules, so we deliver and pick up when we say we will. Dependable turnaround is worth more to our customers than any sales pitch.
Keep it local first
Cincinnati and the Midwest are home, and we invest in serving this region well before we chase distant business. Local roots keep our service personal and our fleet efficient.
Solve the whole problem
Supply is only half the job, so we handle removal, buyback, and recycling too. When you hand us the pallet problem, we take all of it off your plate.
Where we work
Service areas
Greater Cincinnati, OH
Our home market and yard location, with same-week delivery and free pickup on qualifying loads across Hamilton County and the surrounding suburbs.
Dayton and Springfield, OH
Regular routes north along the I-75 corridor serving manufacturers and distribution centers throughout the Miami Valley.
Columbus, OH
Frequent deliveries and pickups for the central Ohio warehousing and logistics hub, including the fast-growing distribution parks along the outerbelt.
Northern Kentucky
Cross-river service to Covington, Florence, and the CVG logistics cluster, treated as an extension of our core local delivery zone.
Louisville and Lexington, KY
Recurring truckloads to Kentucky's major distribution and bourbon-and-beverage corridors, with block pallets available for drum and barrel loads.
Indianapolis and central Indiana
Delivery and buyback service to the Indianapolis logistics crossroads and the manufacturing belt along I-70 and I-65.
Standards
Compliance & certifications
- ISPM-15 compliantWe supply heat-treated wood packaging that meets the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 required for international shipments.
- IPPC-registered facilityOur facility is authorized to apply the IPPC wheat stamp with our registered treatment code to certified export pallets.
- Heat treatment (HT) recordsWe maintain treatment logs showing wood cores reached 56°C for at least 30 minutes, available to customers for compliance documentation.
- GMA grading standardsWe grade and repair 48×40 pallets to accepted Grocery Manufacturers Association conventions so #1 and #2 designations mean the same thing to every customer.
- Zero-waste-to-landfill practicesOur recycling stream diverts sound boards to repair, ground fiber to mulch and biomass, and nails to scrap metal, keeping nearly the whole pallet out of the landfill.
- Sustainability and diversion reportingFor managed accounts we document landfill diversion, pounds of wood recovered, and estimated CO₂ avoided to support ESG and zero-waste reporting.
Meet the loop.
See exactly how a single pallet travels through our six stages and comes out ready to work again.