East Industries | Disposal

At East Industries, we make every effort to be environmentally friendly. In our business, the term “recycling” actually applies to two different facets of our operation. We continue to replace parts and repair pallets so that we get the longest possible life out of each component. That is, we may continue to recycle pallets, replacing damaged parts along the way, until there is nothing left of the original pallet.

Once a component is cracked, badly stained, or otherwise damaged beyond repair, it goes to a grinding operation where it is reduced to decorative landscaping mulch, animal bedding, or child-safe, shock-absorbing ground cover for children’s play areas. Other uses for these recycled, ground up boards include fuel pellets, insulation, pressed logs, home building materials and many other environmentally friendly products.

Recent legislation in North Carolina makes it illegal to dispose of pallets in landfills. Recycling is the perfect answer. Everybody wins.