What to do with a wooden crate?
Wooden crates are handy for storing and shipping items and other products. If you have ever had anything shipped from one location to another and are now stuck with a large wooden crate that you don’t know what to do with….
Here are several things you can do with the wooden crate after.
- Properly dispose of the wooden crate.
- Recycle the large wooden crate.
- Reuse the wooden crate in several ways!
There are a few ways you can properly dispose of a large wooden crate now that you no longer have use for it. You can send your unwanted wooden crate to a used crate facility in your local area, where they can break down the crates and turn them into valuable items or products. Make sure to pull all nails out of the wood if you trash or recycle it. The nails can destroy recycling equipment and chippers. You can find a wood waste recycling facility drop-off site near you online. Just break down the large wooden crate and carefully load it into your vehicle (being aware of all nails and screws in the wood).
Another option is to break down the wooden crate into individual pieces and take it to a recycling facility where they can dispose of the wood or repair the crate for other purposes. Many companies will also pick up unwanted wooden crates or pallets for you. Depending on where you live, some cities will pick up your wooden crates or bulk items as a free service to its residents. In some cities, you may have to call and schedule a pickup for your large wooden crates. However, if the wood is damaged, contact your city’s waste department to find out how to dispose of the damaged wooden crate properly.
If the wood is in good condition and no longer helpful to you, you may also donate it to a local nonprofit, such as Habitat for Humanity. Wood banks will happily accept your donations. You might as well give it to someone in need if you have no use for it!
How to reuse wooden crates:
If you are trying to find ways to reuse the large wooden crate or pallet, there are tons of things you can do once it is broken down. Here is a list of several things you might want to create once it is broken down.
- Bookshelves (either for the wall or on the floor)
- Shoe rack / Bench
- Planters for your garden
- Headboard for your bed
- Bed for your pet
- Wine rack or bottle carrier
- Coffee table
- Entertainment Center
The number of things you can do with large wooden crates/pallets is endless! Remember that when breaking down the wooden crate, be careful of nails and splinters. Remove all nails from the wood, and make sure you sand down the wood once it has broken apart.
