Collection of Pallets
Need your pallet picked up? Here's how our collection service works and what to expect.
Usual pallet collection times
Weekday collections typically happen between 9am and 5pm.
Pallet and wrap service explained
Loose goods are collected, palletised, and securely wrapped before delivery.
Pallet trucks and tail lifts
Used to move pallets manually and lower them from the lorry to the ground.
Booking a fork-lift truck for collection
Fork-lift trucks are not available; site must provide unloading equipment.
Driver refusal reasons
Pallets may be refused if unsafe, improperly packed, overweight, or access is inadequate.
Failed collection process
If a collection fails, we’ll reschedule - additional charges may apply depending on the reason.
Pallet collection dates
Weekday collections only, Monday to Friday.
Pallet collection restrictions
Covers prohibited items, access requirements, and site conditions needed for collection.
Re-collection costs
Fees may apply if collection fails or rescheduling is needed due to site issues.
Same day collection cut-off time
Book by 11:45am weekdays for same-day pallet collection (up to 3 pallets).
Same-day pallet collection
Available for up to 3 pallets if booked before 11:45am on weekdays.
Vehicle sizes used for collection
Collections use tail lift lorries starting at 7.5-ton suitable for pallet pickup.
Weekend pallet collections
Collections are not available on weekends; only Monday to Friday service.
About Collection of Pallets
We collect thousands of pallets every week through the UK’s most trusted pallet network. Most collections happen on time without issues.
Book online by choosing your pallet size and spaces, then select your collection and delivery dates. Once confirmed, a driver is assigned to your booking.
If you would like the driver to call ahead, add this in your booking notes with a correct contact number. While calls are not guaranteed, drivers do call ahead in most cases.
When Will My Collection Happen?
Vehicles leave the depot in the morning full of deliveries. After completing those, they return to the depot around midday with collections from their first run. They reload and head back out for afternoon deliveries and collections.
The second round of collections usually happens between 3pm and 5pm. Your collection could take place at any time in this window, depending on the route.
Please wait until 5pm. The network is built to run efficiently, with routes planned to cover as many deliveries and collections as possible. This means your driver cannot always reach you earlier in the day.
Does Someone Need To Be There?
Yes - someone must be onsite to hand over the goods unless you have told us in advance and left clear instructions for the driver. If nobody is there and we were not informed, you will be charged 50 % of your booking for a wasted journey.
If this is a problem, contact us on Live Chat before your collection date.
How Long Does The Driver Wait?
The driver will wait up to 15 minutes for loading. Your pallets must be ready with labels attached. If loading is not complete in that time, the driver will leave and a re-collection charge will apply.
What If My Collection Does Not Happen?
Collections are planned, not guaranteed. In rare cases (around 1 % of the time) the depot may not reach your address on the day due to delays or issues on the route.
If the depot knows earlier in the day that your collection cannot be made, we will contact you straight away. We try to be as proactive as possible.
You do not need to chase us - our system automatically checks depot scan data the following morning. If your collection did not happen, we will contact you and rebook it for the next working day.
We know it is frustrating when this happens, but in almost all cases, the system works as planned without the need for you to follow up. Chasing us before 5pm only duplicates the work we are already doing to keep you updated.
Can I Get An ETA?
Collection times vary from day to day. Drivers follow planned routes based on deliveries and collections in your area. We are not able to offer ETAs for collections.
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