Any (free) pallets in Burton on Trent area?

BLUis

Does anyone know of anywhere in the Burton on Trent area, where I might be able to get some pallets from?

I am having a raised bed built in my garden and have been told that these are good to use. It has to be around 4.5' high so that I dont have to bend at all.

thanks :rolleyes:

angelavdavis

Join the local freecycle and request them. People are always offering them on our freecycle.

tim_n

Wotcha BLUis

A general guide to pallets are that blue ones are 'returnable' (and cost the retailler) and bare wood ones aren't. If you trawl around your local industrial estate there is likely to be plenty, but always ask before taking!

I disagree that they are in anyway 'good' for building raised beds however - I've tried before and it requires a lot of trouble to seperate the boards without snapping them etc. I've seen it done and it's a real pain. You'll also have to treat them with a plant safe wood treatment as they do rot.

On the other hand, there is much better wood available that may only cost a few quid. Scaffolding boards are fantastic for raised beds. I bought my last lot for £4 each and they were 13ft long and in excellent condition. If a board becomes cracked they usually have to dispose of them, and it's not unheard of to get them free but in varying lengths. Just ring round a few scaffolders and see if they offer them cheap or free. They don't usually need treating, but can look better if you do!

BLUis

tim_n wrote: »

Wotcha BLUis

A general guide to pallets are that blue ones are 'returnable' (and cost the retailler) and bare wood ones aren't. If you trawl around your local industrial estate there is likely to be plenty, but always ask before taking!

I disagree that they are in anyway 'good' for building raised beds however - I've tried before and it requires a lot of trouble to seperate the boards without snapping them etc. I've seen it done and it's a real pain. You'll also have to treat them with a plant safe wood treatment as they do rot.

On the other hand, there is much better wood available that may only cost a few quid. Scaffolding boards are fantastic for raised beds. I bought my last lot for £4 each and they were 13ft long and in excellent condition. If a board becomes cracked they usually have to dispose of them, and it's not unheard of to get them free but in varying lengths. Just ring round a few scaffolders and see if they offer them cheap or free. They don't usually need treating, but can look better if you do!

Thanks Tim

Where might I get scaffold boards from?

tim_n

Scaffolders! I rang one yesterday and picked up a couple of boards for £6 each, that's expensive to my mind but was desperate and needed them on the same day.

Just have a look in the telephone directory.

BLUis

tim_n wrote: »

Scaffolders! I rang one yesterday and picked up a couple of boards for £6 each, that's expensive to my mind but was desperate and needed them on the same day.

Just have a look in the telephone directory.

I know, I know, ask a stupid question!! I just thought there might be some secret society where I could get them from. I will make a few calls!