Here is a detailed list of where to find free shipping wood pallets to lower the cost of materials for amazing do it yourself building projects. The self sufficient homesteader who loves the look of rustic wood will find dismantled wood from shipping pallets a gold mine.

You can leave the reclaimed wood rough or sand it to a smooth finish. Enjoy it’s natural weathered look or stain it to any color you choose.

Here is a long list of places to explore and network with employees to ask if there are free wood pallets for removal:

• Furniture Stores

• Online resources: Craigslist, FreeCycle, Facebook

• Power Equipment Stores

• Landfills

• Recycling Companies

• New Store Openings – They will be having a lot items delivered in a short time.

• Landscaping Companies

• Industrial Auctions

• Newspaper Delivery and Distribution Centers

• Saw Mills & Lumber Yards

• Retail Outlets

• Small Businesses

• Construction & Demolition Sites

• Food Distribution Centers

• Institutions

• Hotels

• Restaurants

• Manufacturing or Processing Plants

• Trucking Terminals

• Air Freight Forwarders

• Hardware Stores

• Pet Supply Stores

• Motorcycle Shops

• Newspaper ads – Freebies section

• Lawnmower Store

• Ports

• Cruise Ship Terminals

• Ranch and Farm feed stores

• Locally Owned Plant Nurseries

Source: Fix.com

Click here to read about Preparing Wooden Pallets for Upcycling Projects:

http://www.fix.com/blog/preparing-wood-pallets-for-upcycling/

 *-* Here is a collection of great do it yourself projects made from reclaimed wood from wood pallets: (Just click on the title to view article)

How To Build a Rustic Bench Made From Wood Pallets

Indoor Recycling Separator Made From Wood Pallets

How to Build a Vertical Garden Using Wood Pallets

How to Build a Greenhouse or Chicken Coop Wood Pallets

How To Build a Chaise Lounge with Hidden Storage from Wood Pallets – DIY Project

How to Build Wood Flooring from Wood Pallets Project

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