Pellets from Used Pallets

A study was recently released which traced the development of biomass energy and the wood pellet industry 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 disposal. The rising cost of raw material 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.