Perth has the lowest free-collection threshold of any capital: Palletwest collects undamaged standard pallets free from 20 units, and Pallet Pals collects standard and Euro pallets free after a photo check. Under 20 pallets a pickup fee may apply, CHEP and Loscam pallets are refused, and anything landfilled carries Western Australia's waste levy of $90 a tonne in 2026-27.
Perth pallet recyclers and their published terms
| Recycler | Where | Free collection condition | Fees and exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palletwest | Perth and Western Australia | "Undamaged standard-size pallets free of charge for quantities over 20"; many non-standard sizes also qualify | "For fewer than 20 pallets, a pickup fee may apply"; CHEP or Loscam pallets cannot be removed; damaged standard pallets free "in some cases"; collection "within 5-7 working days" |
| Pallet Pals | 27 Jade St, Maddington; Perth metro and surrounds | Collects "standard pallets, Euro pallets and various other pallets" free after photo approval by text or email | No minimum published; delivery of refurbished pallets from $65 plus GST |
| West Aussie Pallets | Perth | Collects unwanted standard pallets, Euro 1,200 by 800 pallets and pallet waste from businesses | Terms on request; send photos |
| Palleco | Rear 2/120 Kewdale Rd, Kewdale (by appointment) | Published policy elsewhere on its site: complimentary pickup for standard 1,165 by 1,165 pallets | "Affordable pallet removal option for reusable pallets"; unusable pallets go to its Perth mulching service |
| Airtasker | Marketplace, with separate north-east and north-west Perth pages | None; per-job quotes | Small one-off lots |
Euro pallets are easier to place in Perth than in most cities because two collectors name them explicitly. Pooled pallets are refused everywhere; use the CHEP and Loscam guide to transfer or return them.
What dumping pallets costs in Western Australia
The WA Government's published levy schedule lists $88 a tonne for 2025-26 and $90 a tonne for 2026-27, after the rate was lifted to $85 on 1 July 2024, its first increase since 2018. At roughly 30 kilograms a pallet, that is about $2.70 a pallet in levy before the facility's gate fee and transport. Palleco's paid removal is "significantly cheaper than renting a skip bin or disposing of pallets in a landfill" for the same reason as everywhere else: mulched timber pays no levy.
| Route for unsaleable pallets in Perth | What you pay |
|---|---|
| Palletwest damaged-pallet collection | Free "in some cases" for damaged standard pallets; charges for non-standard damaged pallets |
| Palleco paid collection and mulching | Collection fee only, no levy |
| Skip bin or landfill | Bin hire or gate fee plus $90 a tonne levy in 2026-27 |
Preparing a Perth collection
- Text or email photos first; Pallet Pals and Palletwest both approve from photos.
- Stack standard, Euro and non-standard pallets separately, and keep pooled pallets out.
- Allow a week: Palletwest quotes five to seven working days from confirmation.
- Under 20 pallets, ask Palletwest whether a truck is already in your area before accepting a fee.
If the pallet stack shares a dock with baled cardboard, the cardboard bale prices guide shows what that stream is worth, and the timber versus plastic pallet comparison covers the plastic pallets no mulcher will take.
Where the money actually leaks: the bins next to the pallet stack
Pallet collection is the one waste stream most Perth businesses get for free, so it is rarely where the savings are. The general waste bin, the cardboard bin and the front-lift bulk bin beside the pallet stack are where the bill grows: bin rental, fuel levies, contamination charges and annual increases that nobody re-tenders. Bundle Waste is a Melbourne-based commercial waste cost broker that works with businesses Australia-wide. We audit your current invoice free, benchmark every line against provider rates, negotiate the contract, and are paid only from the savings we find. If we find nothing, you pay nothing. Start with a free waste audit, and see how every line on a waste invoice is built before you sign anything new.
Sources
- Palletwest — Collections and pallet recycling (Perth) (accessed 2026-09-03)
- Pallet Pals — Services (Maddington, Perth) (accessed 2026-09-03)
- West Aussie Pallets — Perth pallet collections (accessed 2026-09-03)
- Palleco — Pallet collection Perth (Kewdale) (accessed 2026-09-03)
- Palleco — Recycled pallets Adelaide (free standard-pallet pickup policy) (accessed 2026-09-03)
- Airtasker — Pallet collection Perth (accessed 2026-09-03)
- WA Government — Waste levy rate schedule (accessed 2026-09-03)
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