Is selling CHEP pallets illegal?
These pallets are never sold and only rented out, with CHEP maintaining its property rights over the pallets. However, there are some pallet traders/dealers that, despite the unquestionable ownership of the pallets, choose to operate illegal pallet pools of CHEP branded equipment.
Are CHEP pallets safe to use?
C H E P can provide you with a quality assured phytosanitary compliant pallet that meets these new standards and will ensure importers are not denied entry of goods using wood packaging.
What does CHEP pallets stand for?
Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool
CHEP, originally the Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool, was formed after World War 2 by the Australian government to manage millions of pallets as well as forklifts left behind by the U.S. military.
Are blue CHEP pallets safe?
should avoid pallets which are painted (the blue, red and brown ones are usually collected and reused by the pallet company which supplies them). You should also avoid any pallets with a MB stamp. This stands for Methyl Bromide which is a harmful chemical used to prevent wood eating insects consuming the pallets.
Why are pallets painted blue UK?
Re: Blue Pallets They are coloured blue to distinguish them from others. When a company delivers goods on these pallets the driver will receive a pallet control note to confirm that these pallets have been delivered.
Can you sell blue pallets UK?
Can I resell blue pallets? Any sale, trade or secondary usage of CHEP pallets is strictly prohibited.
What kind of wood are CHEP pallets made from?
Southern Yellow Pine
CHEP pallets are made from 100% reusable or recycled materials. Our quality timber is sourced from a controlled selection of different wood types, primarily kiln-dried Southern Yellow Pine.
What does red paint on a pallet mean?
Red pallets: LPR (La Palette Rouge from Europe) Blue pallets: CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool from Australia) Brown pallets: IPP (IPP Logipal from Europe)
Why are pallets painted red UK?
The colour and code on each of these pallets will tell you which rental company they belong to, here are the four most common ones: Red pallets: pool LPR (La Palette Rouge from Europe) Blue pallets: pool CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool from Australia)
How much are blue wood pallets worth?
You can expect to make anywhere between $0.5 to $4 per pallet, depending on its size and condition. Clean pallets in good shape sell at a higher rate than pallets in poor condition. According to Pallet Profile Weekly, new pallet prices may range anywhere from $11.25 to $25.
What can I do with blue pallets UK?
Pallets are considered to be commercial waste and may sometimes be returned to the originator for re-use. Blue pallets are legally owned the CHEP company and should be returned directly to them either through the company they were obtained from or to CHEP directly.