The TCP Blog
Notes from the yard.
Industry insights, supply chain thinking, and the occasional tip from twenty-plus years in the pallet business.
Logistics · Oct 5, 2026
Calculating the Total Cost of Heat-Treated Pallets for International Shipping
Learn how ISPM-15 requirements affect your shipping budget and how to choose between new and recycled heat-treated pallets for export.
Read articlePallets · Sep 28, 2026
Pallet Personality Test: Which Grade Fits Your Operations?
Learn how to choose between Grade A, Grade B, and new pallets. This guide covers pallet grades and recycling options for Northeast Ohio manufacturers.
Read the full articleLogistics · Sep 23, 2026
A Checklist for Evaluating Your Pallet Recycling Vendor Performance
Learn how to conduct a pallet vendor audit using practical KPIs like pick-up reliability, sortation accuracy, and billing transparency to optimize your logistics.
Read the full articleLogistics · Sep 14, 2026
Why Your Pallet Supplier Needs Your Production Forecast
Learn why sharing production forecasts with your pallet supplier prevents shortages, reduces rush costs, and improves warehouse efficiency for Northeast Ohio manufacturers.
Read the full articleLogistics · Sep 7, 2026
Will AI Replace Pallet Buyers?
Artificial intelligence is changing the way warehouse purchasing managers track inventory, but it cannot replace the physical reality of managing a pallet supply chain.
Read the full articleLogistics · Aug 31, 2026
A Labor Day Recognition for Northeast Ohio Workforce
Recognizing the essential labor of manufacturers, warehouse workers, and drivers who keep the Northeast Ohio logistics chain moving this Labor Day.
Read the full articleRecycling · Aug 24, 2026
Understanding Pallet Buy-Back Pricing and Lumber Market Trends
Learn how regional hardwood and softwood indices impact the rebate value of your used pallet cores and why your buy-back price shifts with the market.
Read the full articleLogistics · Aug 17, 2026
Keeping Pallets Moving During Warehouse Labor Shortages
Practical strategies for Northeast Ohio shipping managers to minimize pallet-related delays and maintain efficiency when warehouse staffing is tight.
Read the full articleRecycling · Jun 26, 2026
The Life Cycle of a Pallet: From New Build to Mulch
A wooden pallet has a long, useful life — built new, repaired again and again, and finally ground into mulch. Here's how every stage adds value and keeps wood out of the landfill.
Read the full articleLogistics · Jun 24, 2026
How Manufacturers Can Reduce Shipping Costs Without Cutting Corners
The right pallet strategy can reduce transportation costs, improve warehouse efficiency, and minimize product damage without sacrificing performance.
Read the full articleIndustry · May 25, 2026
How Rising Fuel Costs Affect the Pallet Industry
How transportation expenses influence supply chains, pallet operations, and business decisions in the current market.
Read the full articleMulch · Mar 22, 2026
Mulch Pickup for Landscapers in Akron: A Smarter Way to Source This Season
Reliable local supply of cost-effective mulch made from recycled pallets, available at TCP yards.
Read the full articleJockey · Feb 1, 2026
Earn Extra Income With TCP's Jockey Program
Drop off pallets at our yards and get paid cash on the spot through the Jockey Central program.
Read the full articleCustom Pallets · Nov 22, 2025
Custom Pallets: The Hidden Efficiency Booster for Growing Manufacturers
Custom pallets can reduce product damage, wasted space, and shipping costs. Learn how Tri County Pallet helps growing manufacturers design smarter, more efficient pallet solutions.
Read the full articleRecycling · Oct 2, 2025
Why Pallet Recycling Is the Smartest Move for Your Supply Chain this Fall
How companies are saving money and reducing waste with closed-loop pallet systems.
Read the full articleCommunity · Jul 15, 2025
Weathering the Storm: How Extreme Weather Challenges Unite the Warehouse Community
How extreme weather pushes warehouse teams across Ohio to adapt, support each other, and keep supply chains moving.
Read the full articleSustainability · Jun 15, 2025
Wooden Pallets: The Sustainable Backbone of Modern Supply Chains
As businesses prioritize sustainability, the humble wooden pallet deserves recognition as an environmental success story.
Read the full articleMulch · May 9, 2025
Efficient Mulch Maintenance
Large-scale mulch solutions for property managers overseeing retail centers, industrial parks, and commercial facilities.
Read the full articleOperations · Apr 15, 2025
Optimizing Warehouse Space: Strategic Pallet Management for Growing Businesses
Insights for making the most of your warehouse space through strategic pallet management.
Read the full articlePallets · Mar 15, 2025
Understanding Different Grades of Pallets for Your Business
Breaking down the various pallet grades to help you make an informed choice that aligns with your business requirements.
Read the full articleMulch · Feb 15, 2025
Embracing the Season: Mid-Winter Mulching with Hardwood Blend
A mid-winter application of premium hardwood blend mulch can still provide numerous benefits for your plants and soil.
Read the full articleRecycling · Jan 15, 2025
Pallet Recycling: A Sustainable Choice for the New Year
Pallet recycling benefits the environment, cuts costs, and supports a circular economy. A great place to start greening your supply chain.
Read the full articleRecycling · Dec 30, 2024
Tri-County Pallet's Commitment to Recycling: A Sustainable Solution for the Future
Over 140 million tons of wood waste end up in U.S. landfills every year. Here's how Tri-County Pallet leads the way in sustainability.
Read the full articleCommunity · Nov 22, 2024
Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Message from Tri County Pallet
Celebrating a year of sustainable pallet management and community partnerships across Ohio.
Read the full articleDIY · Oct 1, 2024
Pallet Decorations for Halloween, the Holidays, and Beyond
Used pallets are the perfect, reusable canvas for unique decorations across every season and special event.
Read the full articleIndustry · Sep 1, 2024
For Shipping Goods, Wood Pallets Have the Edge on Cost
Buying, repairing, and storing pallets is a significant cost. Wood pallets give shippers a real competitive advantage.
Read the full articleDIY · Aug 1, 2024
Getting Creative with Pallets — A Great Way to Recycle
The recycled pallet market is teeming with opportunities to reuse quality materials and upcycle the rest into furniture and décor.
Read the full articleIndustry · Jul 1, 2024
Economy, Changes in Business Practices Create Challenges for Pallet Market
A softening pallet market has created a challenging environment for producers and recyclers — even as the economy stabilizes.
Read the full articleSafety · Jun 1, 2024
Pallets, Pallet Safety Are Necessary to Your Business
Pallets are a big part of your operations. Following safety guidelines for pallet use and storage is critical to injury prevention.
Read the full articleIndustry · May 1, 2024
Pallets Are an Integral Part of a Healthy Supply Chain
Pallets make the movement of goods possible — TriCounty Pallet understands their value in the business supply chain.
Read the full articleMulch · Apr 1, 2024
Quality Mulch from Scrap Pallets — It's a Win-Win at TriCounty Pallet
Taking the wood that has exhausted its life as pallet material and putting it back into the environment as biodegradable mulch.
Read the full articleJockey · Mar 1, 2024
Businesses, Individuals Benefit from TCP Pallet Jockey Program
A pallet buy-back program in Akron and Cleveland that makes it easy to do business and keep your property neat.
Read the full articlePallets · Feb 1, 2024
Pallet Construction Targets Efficiency, Sustainability
Pallets for the shipping industry are designed to safely transport products of all types with the least impact on our environment.
Read the full articlePallets · Jan 1, 2024
Pallet Types — Your Best Choice Is What Works Best for You
Wood, plastic, and metal pallets each have their place. Here's how to pick the right one for your shipping needs.
Read the full articlePallets · Dec 6, 2023
Winter Weather Is Hard on Wood Pallets
How you store wood pallets through Northeast Ohio winters has a big impact on their three-to-five-year lifespan.
Read the full articleDIY · Sep 25, 2023
Reclaiming Beauty: Prepare Recycled Pallets for DIY Projects
Tips for choosing, cleaning, and preparing recycled pallets for furniture, décor, and other DIY projects at home.
Read the full articleDIY · May 27, 2023
Transform Your Outdoor Space with the Best Pallet Patio Furniture
Pallet patio furniture offers a unique, affordable way to create an inviting outdoor space — and you can source pallets locally.
Read the full articlePallets · Apr 25, 2023
What Are Heat-Treated Pallets?
Heat-treated pallets reduce the risk of pests and disease, making them ideal for food, pharma, and international shipping.
Read the full articleDIY · Mar 22, 2023
5 Cool Spring Pallet Projects
Cost-effective, eco-friendly spring DIY projects you can build with discounted grade A & B pallets from Tri County Pallet.
Read the full articlePallets · Feb 21, 2023
Are Wood Pallets Better than Plastic or Substrate?
An in-depth look at the pros and cons of wood, plastic, and substrate pallets across cost, durability, sustainability, and load capacity.
Read the full articleOperations · Jan 24, 2023
5 Benefits of Using Pallets in Your Warehouse or Distribution Center
Pallets are central to modern supply chain efficiency. Here's how they can benefit your warehouse or distribution center.
Read the full articleRecycling · Dec 20, 2022
Tri County Pallet Is Environmentally Conscious With Our Pallet Recycling Program
Our pallet recycling program takes the stress of managing recyclables off your plate while supporting eco-friendly operations and reducing costs.
Read the full articleJockey · Nov 30, 2022
Make Extra Holiday Cash With Our Pallet Jockey Program
The holiday season ramps up expenses for businesses and individuals alike. Earn cash by selling used wood pallets through TCP's Jockey Program.
Read the full articleCustom Pallets · Oct 24, 2022
How Custom Pallets Are Made
Custom-designed pallets meet the unique specifications of industries that move oversized, oddly shaped, or specialty products. Here's how the process works.
Read the full articleDIY · Sep 19, 2022
DIY Pallet Decorations for Halloween
Wooden pallets can be upcycled into spooky, budget-friendly Halloween decorations that bring the season home.
Read the full articleDIY · Aug 11, 2022
Back-to-School DIY Pallet Activities
From dorm furniture to enrichment tools for younger kids, recycled pallets are a thrifty and eco-friendly way to gear up for the school year.
Read the full articleCommunity · Jul 27, 2022
Fun Ways to Get Involved in Your Community
Tri County Pallet loves giving back to the communities we serve. Here are a few Akron-area organizations worth getting behind.
Read the full articleCommunity · Jun 30, 2022
The Importance of Being a Family/Community-Based Business
Family-owned, community-based businesses strengthen local economies, drive innovation, and stay closely connected to the people they serve.
Read the full articleRecycling · May 26, 2022
Why We Recycle Pallets, and You Should, Too!
Recycling pallets keeps usable wood out of landfills, supports DIY and mulch markets, and is one of the easiest sustainability wins a business can make.
Read the full articleMulch · Apr 28, 2022
Benefits of Using Mulch
Mulch protects plants, retains moisture, regulates soil temperature, and gives any garden or landscape a clean, finished look.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · Mar 31, 2022
Why You Should Sell Your Pallets Locally
Selling unused pallets to a local buyer keeps money in your community, supports small business, and is the fastest way to clear out your yard.
Read the full articleCustom Pallets · Feb 28, 2022
Uses for Odd Size Pallets
Odd-size pallets are the right tool for freight that doesn't fit a standard 48x40, and they make great raw material for DIY projects too.
Read the full articleCustom Pallets · Jan 27, 2022
Why Custom Pallet Sizing?
Custom-sized pallets protect your product, prevent shipping damage, and provide proper support across the supply chain.
Read the full articleOperations · Dec 30, 2021
Protecting Your Pallets in the Winter
Cold, frost, snow, and ice all wear down wood pallets. A few simple practices keep your inventory safe through the winter months.
Read the full articleMulch · Nov 30, 2021
Winter Mulching
Mulching in winter protects plants from temperature swings and prepares your beds for a stronger spring.
Read the full articleDIY · Nov 3, 2021
Repurposing Pallets Into DIY Projects
Wood pallets are perfect raw material for furniture, shelving, planters, and more. Don't let them go to waste.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · Oct 20, 2021
Where to Sell Your Used or Broken Pallets
TCP buys used and broken pallets across Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia — with pickup, repair, and recycling all under one roof.
Read the full articlePallet Types · Oct 1, 2021
What Is the Difference Between a Pallet and a Skid?
Pallets and skids look similar but are built differently. Knowing the difference helps you pick the right base for your shipping needs.
Read the full articleOperations · Sep 1, 2021
Common Wood Pallet Storage Mistakes
Poor pallet storage causes safety hazards and damage. Here are the most common mistakes — and the easy fixes that prevent them.
Read the full articleRecycling · Aug 2, 2021
Help Save Wood From Ending Up in Landfills With Pallet Recycling
Up to 100 million wood pallets a year end up in landfills. Recycling them keeps usable hardwood in circulation and the industry sustainable.
Read the full articlePallet Types · Jul 30, 2021
5 Types of Pallets, Explained
From block to stringer to specialty designs, here's a quick guide to the most common pallet types and how to pick the right one.
Read the full articleSustainability · May 30, 2021
How the Wooden Pallet Industry Is Committed to Sustainability
Wood packaging has the highest recycling rate of any packaging material. Here's how the industry stays committed to sustainable practices.
Read the full articleMulch · May 30, 2021
Turning Wooden Pallets Into Mulch
Ground-up wooden pallets make some of the best landscape mulch you can buy. Here's how the recycling process works at TCP.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · May 5, 2021
Our Company Buys Used Wooden Pallets in OH, PA, and WV
TCP buys and recycles used wooden pallets across Northeast Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and parts of West Virginia.
Read the full articleCompany · Apr 1, 2021
Tri County Pallet & Mulch Has Just Launched a New Website
TCP's new website makes it easier than ever to learn about our pallet management and wholesale mulch services.
Read the full articleJockey · Mar 1, 2021
Tri County Pallet & Mulch Offers a New Business Idea
Jockey Central is TCP's new buyback program — a flexible business opportunity for individuals, contractors, and businesses with extra pallets.
Read the full articleCompany · Jan 27, 2021
Tri County Pallet & Mulch Rebrands Itself as TCP
Tri County Pallet & Mulch is now TCP — a name that reflects the full range of pallet management services we provide.
Read the full articleCompany · Dec 7, 2020
Tri County Pallet: One of the Largest Ohio Wood Pallet Suppliers
With facilities in Akron and Cleveland and a fleet of more than 100 semi-trucks and trailers, TCP serves businesses across Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Read the full articleHeat Treated · Sep 3, 2020
Heat-Treated Pallets for International Shipping
About 80 countries require imported goods to ship on ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets. TCP supplies certified heat-treated pallets across the region.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · Mar 3, 2020
How to Make Money Selling Used Wooden Pallets
Selling used wooden pallets is a flexible side hustle that can grow into a full business. Here's how to get started with TCP.
Read the full articleMulch · Apr 5, 2019
Top Mulch Wholesaler in Akron and Cleveland, OH
Tri County Pallet is one of Northeast Ohio's top mulch wholesalers, supplying landscapers and nurseries with fresh, locally produced hardwood mulch.
Read the full articleRecycling · Feb 21, 2019
What to Do with Your Broken Pallets in Northeast Ohio
Broken pallets piling up in your yard? Here's how Tri County Pallet turns them back into cash and clears your dock at the same time.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · Aug 8, 2018
Looking to Sell Wooden Pallets in Cleveland?
If wooden pallets are taking up space in your Cleveland-area warehouse, Tri County Pallet will haul them away — and pay you for the ones we can use.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · May 27, 2018
We'll Pay You for Re-Sellable Pallets and Clean Scrap Wood
Tri County Pallet buys both re-sellable wooden pallets and clean scrap wood — turning what your facility throws out into a check.
Read the full articleMulch · Dec 12, 2017
How We Make Mulch from Wooden Pallets
Mulch is one of the easiest ways to improve a landscape. Here's how Tri County Pallet turns recycled pallets into bagged-quality colored mulch.
Read the full articleAbout · Dec 12, 2017
How We Build Long-Term Client Relationships
Many of Tri County Pallet's customers have been with us for over 20 years. Here's the approach behind those long-term relationships.
Read the full articleSustainability · Nov 15, 2017
Pallet Lifecycle: From Cradle to Grave, Wood Is the Best Environmental Choice
From harvest to mulch, the wooden pallet has the lowest environmental footprint of any shipping platform — and Tri County Pallet manages every stage of that lifecycle.
Read the full articlePallet Management · Nov 13, 2017
The Benefit of Pallet Management with Tri County Pallet
A full pallet management program does more than supply pallets — it improves dock efficiency, reduces waste, and frees your team to focus on the core business.
Read the full articlePallets · Sep 8, 2017
Pallets in Cleveland, Ohio — Your One-Stop Pallet Shop
From standard 48x40 GMAs to custom heavy-duty builds, Tri County Pallet is the single source for every pallet need in the Cleveland area.
Read the full articlePallets · Sep 8, 2017
Recycled Wooden Pallets in Cleveland, Ohio
Recycled wooden pallets from Tri County Pallet cut costs, hit performance specs, and reduce environmental impact — all from a Cleveland-area supplier.
Read the full articlePallet Management · Sep 8, 2017
Pallets and Pallet Management Services Across Northeast Ohio
Tri County Pallet leads pallets and pallet management services for Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, and the rest of Northeast Ohio.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · Sep 8, 2017
Buying or Selling Pallets in Cleveland? Call Tri County Pallet
Whether you're buying pallets or selling them, Tri County Pallet handles it all from our Akron facility — pickup, repair, recycling, and mulch.
Read the full articlePallets · Sep 8, 2017
Your #1 Source for Wood Pallets in the Cleveland Area
Tri County Pallet is the leading source for wood pallets in Northeast Ohio, with the fleet, inventory, and people to meet any volume.
Read the full articleHeat Treated · Sep 8, 2017
Pallets for Cleveland — Ready to Ship Around the World
Tri County Pallet supplies ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets ready for international shipping, plus standard and custom builds for domestic freight.
Read the full articlePallets · Sep 8, 2017
Save Money on Wooden Recycled Pallets at Tri County Pallet
Recycled pallets from Tri County Pallet cost less than new and perform just as well for most shipping and warehouse applications.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · Sep 8, 2017
Tri County Pallet Opens a New Pallet Drop-Off in Cleveland
A new Cleveland drop-off location makes it even easier for haulers and businesses to bring pallets to Tri County Pallet for cash.
Read the full articleMulch · Sep 8, 2017
Wood Pallets Transformed Into Mulch
Pallets that reach the end of their useful life don't go to landfill — Tri County Pallet transforms them into colored landscape mulch.
Read the full articlePallets · Sep 8, 2017
Wood or Plastic Pallets — Which Is Stronger and Costs Less?
Wood and plastic pallets each have a place. Here's a quick comparison of strength, cost, and recyclability for typical shipping applications.
Read the full articleRecycling · Sep 8, 2017
Wooden Pallet Recycling and Repair in Cleveland
Tri County Pallet provides wooden pallet recycling and repair services across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio — keeping good pallets in circulation and the rest out of landfill.
Read the full articleSell Pallets · Sep 8, 2017
Sell Your Wooden Pallets in Cleveland — Get a Free Quote
Have unwanted pallets piling up? Tri County Pallet will pay you for them and pull them out of your facility, often within 24 hours.
Read the full articlePallet Management · Sep 8, 2017
Pallet Repair and Recycling Will Impact Your Bottom Line
Repairing and recycling pallets isn't just sustainability — it directly improves the bottom line by recovering lost revenue and reducing disposal costs.
Read the full articleMulch · Sep 1, 2017
Mulch Supplier in Cleveland, Ohio
Tri County Pallet is a year-round bulk mulch supplier serving the Cleveland area — no harmful chemicals, no waiting on out-of-state freight.
Read the full articleHeat Treated · Jan 21, 2015
Heat-Treated Pallets for International Shipping (ISPM #15)
Shipping internationally? ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets are required by most countries. Tri County Pallet supplies certified pallets ready for export.
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