Delta covers two very different pallet markets: the farms and produce packers around Ladner and Tsawwassen, and the heavy industrial and container work through Tilbury and Annacis Island. What each needs from a pallet has almost nothing in common, so this page splits them.
Pallet Prices in Delta
| Type | Price each | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| New 48×40 | $18 – $28 | Produce going to retail, export loads, audited supply chains |
| Grade A (No. 1) used | $8 – $14 | Everyday distribution and packing house work |
| Grade B (No. 2) used | $4 – $8 | Field and yard use, internal moves, storage |
| Heat-treated ISPM 15 | $20 – $30 | Containers and any load leaving Canada |
| Custom | Quoted | Machinery, oversized or unusually heavy loads |
Per-unit pricing improves from around 100 units. Base prices by type are on the pricing page.
Pallets for Delta Growers and Produce Packers
Agricultural pallet demand is seasonal and sharp. Volume sits low for months and then everything is needed inside a two or three week window, usually at the same time as every other grower in the area wants the same thing.
Two things make that manageable. First, order the base volume early and schedule the top-up against your own harvest window rather than hoping stock is sitting there in August. Second, split grades honestly – produce heading to a retailer needs new or clean Grade A, but pallets moving bins around your own property do not.
- Field and yard handling – Grade B, replaced as they fail
- Packing house to distribution – Grade A used, sound decks
- Retail-bound produce – new pallets, consistent spec
- Export produce – heat-treated ISPM 15, stamped
Container Loading Through Tilbury and Annacis Island
Container work is unforgiving about two things: fit and compliance. A pallet a few inches off the right footprint wastes container space on every single load, and a pallet without an ISPM 15 stamp can stop the shipment at the border.
Tell us the container size and how you plan to load it, and we will confirm which footprint uses the space properly. If the load is going international, it needs stamped stock – see heat-treated ISPM 15 pallets.
Sizes Available
| Size | Also called | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 48 x 40 in | Standard / GMA | Default across North American distribution |
| 48 x 48 in | Square | Drums, bins and wide loads |
| 40 x 40 in | Compact | Smaller runs and tighter racking |
| 1200 x 800 mm | Euro | European handling, some export lanes |
| Block | Four-way entry | Faster forklift handling |
| Custom | Built to spec | Bins, machinery, oversized product |
Delivery Across Delta
We deliver throughout Delta from the Surrey yard – Tilbury, Annacis Island, Ladner, Tsawwassen and the farm properties in between. Orders placed before noon usually go out same or next business day.
Farm deliveries are worth flagging when you order. Gravel access, no dock and no forklift on site changes how a load is delivered, and telling us in advance avoids a truck arriving with no way to unload.
Seasonal Ordering: Getting the Timing Right
| When you order | What usually happens |
|---|---|
| Well before your season | Stock reserved by grade, best per-unit price |
| At the start of the rush | Availability tightens, grades may be substituted |
| Mid-season, urgently | Whatever is on the ground that day, at the worst price |
If you tell us your harvest or packing window, we can hold stock against it. That costs nothing and removes the part of the season that usually goes wrong.
What Changes Your Quote
- Grade – the largest single factor
- Season and timing – planned orders beat emergency ones on price and availability
- Export or domestic – decides whether ISPM 15 applies
- Size and footprint – especially for container loading
- Site access – dock and forklift, or neither
- Volume – improves from roughly 100 units, and keeps improving
Pallet Pickup in Delta
Empty bins and pallets accumulate fast after a season. We collect surplus pallets across Delta for recycling, and where scheduling allows the pickup runs on the same trip as a delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver pallets to farms in Ladner and Tsawwassen?
Yes. We deliver across Delta including Ladner, Tsawwassen, Tilbury and Annacis Island. For farm properties, tell us about site access when ordering – gravel approaches, no dock and no forklift all change how the load is delivered.
How much do wooden pallets cost in Delta, BC?
Used pallets run about $4 to $14 each depending on grade, new 48×40 pallets $18 to $28, and heat-treated ISPM 15 pallets $20 to $30. Volume pricing improves from around 100 units.
When should growers order pallets for the season?
Before the rush, not during it. Ordering the base volume early and scheduling a top-up against your own harvest window secures both the grade and the price. Mid-season orders get whatever is on the ground that day.
Do I need ISPM 15 pallets for container shipments?
If the container leaves Canada, yes – the wood packaging must be heat treated and stamped to ISPM 15. For domestic container moves inside Canada, standard new or used pallets are fine and cost less.
Which pallet size loads a container most efficiently?
It depends on the container size and how you stack. Send us the container dimensions and your loading plan and we will confirm which footprint uses the space properly – a few inches of mismatch wastes capacity on every load.
Can you collect used pallets after our season ends?
Yes. We collect surplus pallets across Delta for recycling, and where the schedule allows the collection runs alongside a delivery so there is one truck visit. Call 778-385-1070 to arrange it.
Order Wooden Pallets in Delta
Tell us quantity, size, grade and your delivery point and you will get a per-unit price rather than a list price. Call 778-385-1070 or request a quote. We also supply Richmond, Langley and our main Surrey pallet supply page.
