Pellets from Used Pallets

A recently released study traced the development of biomass energy and the

in the United States, with consideration given to producing pellets from used pallets. U.S. companies discard approximately 4 billion board feet per year of wood pallets and containers. Manufacturing fuel pellets from this wasted wood may be an alternative to discarding the pallets outright. The rising cost of raw materials to manufacture pellets encourages the use of used pallets. If this resource is tapped, it could be a useful fuel source for the residential, commercial, and industrial market.