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Nov 1, 2015 17:24:22 GMT -5
Post by lisaann on Nov 1, 2015 17:24:22 GMT -5
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Nov 1, 2015 18:58:30 GMT -5
Post by lilolpeapicker on Nov 1, 2015 18:58:30 GMT -5
I never heard this...thx, lisaann
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Nov 1, 2015 19:10:38 GMT -5
Post by desertwoman on Nov 1, 2015 19:10:38 GMT -5
I think we talked about it a couple of years ago, but it's good to mention it again. The important part is to stay away from the ones marked MB- they've been fumigated The ones marked HT (heat treated) are OK. And KD (kiln dried) are OK If there are no markings it is a domestic pallet and most are not treated with chemicals (but not 100% guaranteed )
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Nov 1, 2015 19:12:01 GMT -5
Post by lilolpeapicker on Nov 1, 2015 19:12:01 GMT -5
Good to know!
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Nov 1, 2015 23:21:51 GMT -5
Post by Latitude33 on Nov 1, 2015 23:21:51 GMT -5
Putting my EHS geek hat on for the moment. DW is correct. Wooden supports, bracing, crates, pallets, etc used for export must be treated in one of the two ways she indicated. This is a shipping regulation intended to prevent import/export of certain nematodes and termites. Additionally, these certified pallets must contain <35 sq cm of bark which is about the size of a credit card. In general pallets are constructed from very poor quality wood and I wouldn't re-purpose them for anything except maybe kindling. Just my 0.02 cents.
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Post by brownrexx on Nov 2, 2015 9:14:24 GMT -5
The company I worked for quit using all wooden pallets. Only plastic or metal are now permitted in the plant, all others are refused.
Seems like making plastic pallets might be a good use for recycled plastic.
Many people around here use the wood ones for keeping their firewood or trash cans up off of the ground.
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