Where to find free pallets?

Most Bunnings stores will happily provide you with free pallets whenever they are available. Just speak to one of the helpful team members in the Timber Yard at your local store and they will be able to point you in the right direction.

To avoid disappointment, we always recommend to give the store a call before visiting to ensure they have supply.

Pallets come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Clever and creative Bunnings Workshop members have used recycled pallet timber in a wide variety of different projects. For ideas and inspiration, check out our Top 10 most popular pallet projects.

Our How-to section also includes several pallet projects with full step-by-step instructions, Guides include:

How to build a simple coffee table using pallet timber

How to build a pallet cubby

How to build a raised garden bed using pallets

How to build a pallet timber table.

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Ericmilo

Hello i am a newbie, and I was wondering how or where do I find instructions for the projects that are shown on this site, eg the pallet projects.

Jason

Hi @Ericmilo,

Welcome to Workshop. We're really pleased you could join us and trust you'll receive loads of helpful advice and inspiration for your projects from our clever and creative community members.

All the projects on this site are posted by members just like yourself. Some will provide handy step-by-step instructions for replicating their work, while others might just share a photo of the finished result. But if you ever see something you like and want some help, just ask! We have loads of helpful members who will be keen to assist. Feel free to post whenever you need a hand or have a question.

Make sure you also check out our How to section, which includes several pallet projects with full step-by-step instructions, photos to guide you, and a full list of tools and materials required.

Also feel free to let me know if you need help getting the most from the site, or have any feedback about how we can make Workshop more useful to you.

Thanks again,

Jason

@Ericmilo,

I should have also encouraged you to check out the member profile stories of two of our leading pallet project creators @LePallet and @Yorky88. I'm sure Rylie and Marty would be more than happy to share some tips with you for getting started if you'd like to let us know what kind of project you'd like to start with.

https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Blog/Building-a-strong-future/ba-p/18909

https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Blog/Creating-new-pallet-projects/ba-p/13660

Hope that helps.

Jason

Taken4ride

Hi Jason, Thanks for the Bunnings suggestion. Yes we use the local Bunnings quite a lot for just about everything. In fact will be buying a Camo hidden fastener kit for the new decking. Sadly in regards to best weather treatment for real WA Jarrah the local guys cant help. with this issue so I am hoping to garner some comment maybe from WA bulders who are familiar with WA Jarrah. Cheers.

Keep up the great discussion site.

MadMix

Finding timber pallets is a hurdle, any ideas, (Northam WA)

Aussie-Garden

G'day @MadMix.

You can look at Gumtree, Ebay and Facebook Marketplace and search as close or as far as you wish from your location.

Good luck!

Jason

Great to see you make your first post on Workshop @MadMix. Welcome to the community!

Have you seen this long-running discussion? https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Outdoor/Pallet-D-I-Y-projects/m-p/2069

There's some helpful pointers about obtaining pallets and recycling them. @ProjectPete and @Yorky88 might also want to share some tips as they have loads of experience with pallet projects and live nearby.

Jason

Christine2

Hi all

I have been looking through all the great ideas on pallet projects but couldn't find any bbq trolleys to sit my new bbq on, I was hoping to make something with double doors. Has any one done this?

Cheers

Christine

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community Christine (@Christine2).

It's great to have you join us and fantastic to see you jump straight into the discussion. I haven't personally created a BBQ trolley out of timber before but I look forward to hearing what our helpful member's ideas are. Let me mention some knowledgable members @Poppop, @r23on, @woodenwookie and @LePallet to see if they would like to share their thoughts.

We look forward to hearing more about the projects around your house and garden and I trust you'll find loads of inspiration for them within the community. Please let us know anytime you need assistance or have something to share.

Mitchell

Jason

Hi @Christine2,

This Outdoor barbecue cabinet by @She_Skills has been really popular and might be great inspiration for you - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Outdoor/Outdoor-barbecue-cabinet-using-recycled-timber/td-p/843

Jason

Salini

Hi, I am looking for free pallets. I live in Sydney Inner West (Strathfield South).

Thanks

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Salini. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question.

Our stores will often put aside pine pallets for anyone to collect. I've made contact with Greenacre Bunnings, and they have plenty of free pallets ready and waiting for you to pick up.

What do you plan on building with them?

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell

ErikaH93

Hi, I'm wanting to do some diy with wood pallets, does Bunnings Capalaba have them cheap or free? And would they deliver them for me at delivery cost?

Cheers

redracer01

Hello @ErikaH93

Welcome to Bunnings Workshop. Thank you for sharing your query with the community. Yes pallets are available at Bunnings. You may have to personally inquire at the service desk as to the current status of pallets at that store as Bunnings often recycle them. Are they free? Yes! Certain pallets are reserved but most of them are free you just need to ask at the store. Will they deliver it? You will have to ask at the store itself and you will have to choose which ones you wish to have delivered. Good luck on your adventure and stay safe.

Cheers,

Red

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @ErikaH93. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question.

It's great to see you've already received a helpful reply from @redracer01. I've contacted the Trade Desk team at Capalaba Bunnings, and they would be more than happy to organise a delivery for you. If you'd like to head into the store and select your pallets, they'll put them aside for the next available delivery slot. As @redracer01 has mentioned, it's always best to give them a call first to make sure there are plenty of our free pallets available.

What are you planning on building with the pallets? I trust you'll find plenty of inspiration within the community, as our members are quite passionate about recycling pallets. There are plenty of great projects to read through.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell

ErikaH93

Hi, thank you for the help!

I'm wanting to slowly build my mum some garden planters to go along the fence and also wanting to build a small add on to the end of my bed. I've already got my designs drawn up, just needed material for a low cost as I'm a disability pensioner and can't afford much 😄

MitchellMc

They sound like fantastic projects @ErikaH93! Here's a simple step-by-step guide for a raised garden bed using pallets.

Please keep us updated and reach out if you need any assistance. I'll be looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Mitchell

Tamara072

Hi Erika

You can also get them free on Gumtree. So many people wanting to get rid of them free, different sizes.

StevieB

Hi @Tamara072,

Thanks for jumping in with that suggestion. Let me tag @ErikaH93 so they are alerted to your comment.

It's wonderful to have you join the Bunnings Workshop community and we look forward to hearing all about the projects you've got planned. There are plenty of inspiring projects from our creative members to get you started and we're always here to help.

Stevie

ErikaH93

Thank you, unfortunately I don't drive that's why I was curious if I could get them delivered from Bunnings cause I'm happy to pay for delivery. ☺️

I'm ill though so it may take me a bit to actually get the pallets 😅

MitchellMc

That's understandable, @ErikaH93. The reason we've advised you to visit the store is that our pallets come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are your standard 1-meter x 1-meter, a half-sized version and longer types. There are also different qualities, and this might make a difference in your project.

I'd encourage you to get in touch with the team either over the phone or in-store when you can. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to assist you in any way possible.

Mitchell

Gavprojects014

We have just moved into a new house & we would really appreciate if we could please pick up as many pallets as you have at Rydelmere Bunnings NSW, we do shop there all the time, great service & products.

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Gavprojects014. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question.

Our stores offer free pallets whenever they become available. If you speak with a helpful team member at the store in the drive-through, they'll be able to show you what they currently have. It's always best to give the store a quick call before you head in to make sure some are there to pick up.

What are you planning to make with the pallets? I'm sure you'll get some great ideas from our Top 10 most popular pallet projects.

We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden and would encourage you to let us know if you ever need assistance or have something to share. I trust you'll find loads of inspiration within the community as our wonderfully creative members share their projects here all the time.

Mitchell

ljm

Hello,

I am looking for free pallets in Perth. Is there a Bunnings here that gives away pallets?

Thank you

Carol_Prime

Most bunnings stores love giving the plain pallets away. You just need to ask.

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @ljm. It's wonderful that you've joined us and many thanks for your question.

As @Carol_Prime has mentioned, most of our stores will happily provide you with free pallets when they are available. Just have a word with one of our helpful team members in the Timber Yard at your local store, and they will be able to point you in the right direction.

What do you plan to make with the pallets? For some great inspiration, be sure to check out our Top 10 most popular pallet projects.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell

kyarapana

Hi, I am looking for wooden pallets for a home project. I am wondering where I can get them from?

StevieB

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @kyarapana. It's wonderful that you've joined us and thanks for jumping straight in and asking a question.

Most of our stores will happily provide you with free pallets when they are available. Just have a word with one of our helpful team members in the Timber Yard at your local store, and they will be able to point you in the right direction.

We'd love to hear about what you plan to make with the pallets. Have you checked out our Top 10 most popular pallet projects?

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have any questions. We're always happy to help.

Stevie

anwyn123

hey does anyone know if bunnings have wooden pallets im from Wagga and am not 100% sure where to get any

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @anwyn123. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about pallet availability.

Our stores will often put aside pine pallets for anyone to collect. I've contacted Wagga Wagga Bunnings, and they would be more than happy to round a few up for you.

What do you plan on building with them?

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell

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