Sell used wood crates from your business
Used wood crates and bins resell when they are sound, a repeatable size and dry. Bulk wooden bins and standard crates find second users in agriculture, storage and shipping. One-off export crates usually go back to lumber or recycling.
How do you prepare a lot of wood crates?
- Count by size.
- Note whether they are open bins or closed crates with lids.
Which questions decide the grade?
The value check asks these for wood crates:
- Are the boards and joints sound?
- Are they a repeating size?
Answer them for your wood crates to see whether the line is likely resale, possible, or disposal.
How much truck space do wood crates take?
For planning, the truckload calculator counts about 2 units per 48 x 40 floor position: two high. A 53 ft dry van holds about 26 positions loaded straight. Change the figure in the calculator to match how yours are packed.
What size should you write on the lot?
A short description is enough, for example 47x47x30 bin. If you have several sizes, use one line per size.
Questions about selling wood crates
What about export crates from machinery deliveries?
Large one-off crates rarely resell as crates. They can still be a line in the lot, usually priced as wood for recycling.
Is there a minimum for wood crates?
Yes, commercial quantities. The minimum depends on the lot and the pickup location, and the quote states it. Mixing wood crates with other lines in one lot is the easiest way past it.