You can gain more information about wooden pallets at the wikipedia 'pallet' page which gives you information about all the different pallet features.
The first place that I would check would be your local kijiji website. Another great place is craigslist. You should be able to find many free wooden pallets.
Plastic pallets are more pliable and easy to clean and reuse. Wooden pallets tend to be less pliable, and are prone to typiacal wood breakdown/rotting with time.
Chep is a manufacturer that makes and sells pallets. They have wooden pallets, plastic pallets, display pallets, automotive pallets, and aviation pallets.
Most wooden pallets you can get from companies that already receive them. Some companies set the wooden pallets out for people to grab whenever they want. other companies will sell trade the pallets back in for some change. i am not sure where to buy them though.
It depends on your specific needs. Plastic pallets are durable, resistant to moisture and chemicals, and generally have a longer lifespan. Wooden pallets are usually less expensive, environmentally friendly, and can be repaired more easily. Consider factors like cost, sustainability, weight capacity, and the industry requirements before deciding.
"Palstic pallets look and function the same as traditional wooden pallets, but have some other benefits. They are easier to clean, and weigh less than the wooden ones."
Many of the wooden pallets are treated with industrial pesticides. This is a concern for many. This is one reason why plastic pallets are beneficial as compared with wooden ones; they aren't treated with insecticides. Also Wooden pallets are often constructed out of wood that has lots of spliters. Caution must be used when handling them. This is another benefit of plastic pallets over wooden pallets-no spliters. A plastic pallet is water proof compared to a wooden one. In adddition, a plastic pallet generally lasts about 2 to 3 years longer than wooden pallet.
The major benefit in using plastic pallets in storage units is that palstic pallets will generally be more pest repellent. This is especially true if your unit has an outside facing door.
One great use for old wooden shipping pallets is to make a compost bin with them. All you need is four or five pallets and some screws. Anyone who can use a drill can do it.
The best replacement pallets for sale you can buy is in the city, specifically in Manhattan at the 66th street apple store they probably have everything there.
There is a great website dedicated just to the sale of pallets. They can custom make your pallets and pick up old ones. I'd never guess but it looks as if they do everything regarding pallets. Try this site: palletsbyicfo.com
Not all wooden pallets are flammable. Some pallets are heat treated to withstand certain temperature levels. When the temperature level exceeds the ability to fire resistance decreases. Visit denverreelandpallet.com for more info.