Clear / Recurring
Recurring pickups for docks that never stop filling
A recurring dock pickup suits a dock that never stops filling: a distribution center, a 3PL or a plant that sheds pallets every week. Describe what builds up between pickups and what rhythm would keep the dock clear.
How a recurring dock works on paper
Recurring arrangements are described in cycles. A dock says: 'about 200 a week, mostly 48x40, a third broken, trailer-height dock'. The rhythm then comes from how fast the pile grows and how much space the dock can spare. No two docks fit the same rhythm.
| What you say | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pallets per week or month | Sets the size of each cycle and the likely trailer count. |
| Mix: sound, broken, odd sizes | Sound stock may be resold; broken goes to recycling. |
| Dock type and hours | Decides whether a trailer can back up and when. |
| Where the pile sits between cycles | Outdoors piles take on moisture; indoor piles take space. |
Who this is for
Fulfillment and retail-distribution buildings near Will Rogers airport and on the northeast I-35 corridor, where UPS operates an automated facility of more than 180,000 square feet, generate pallets by the trailer. Beverage distribution, where Great Plains Coca-Cola employs about 1,300 in the region according to the Chamber's October 2025 list, and HVAC plants in Moore and Norman produce steady streams too. For the buying side of such a dock, see pallets by the truckload.
Keeping the dock safe between cycles
Stack pallets flat and low, away from doors and sprinkler heads. Tall leaning stacks are a hazard and a fire-code worry; shorter, tidy stacks also keep the sound pallets sound. Keep outdoor stacks off the ground and under cover where you can, since Oklahoma City averages about 36.4 inches of rain a year and May is the wettest month at about 5.3 inches.
For a first request, a recurring pile is described like any other, with the added line 'every two weeks' or 'monthly' in the frequency. If it is not yet steady, say 'not sure yet'.
Change the plan if volume changes.
Questions, answered
Can a recurring pickup also sell my good pallets?
Describe the sound stock in the request. A dock can both sell its good 48x40s and clear its cores; the two streams are described together.
Sources, last reviewed 2026-11-12
Send the request
One form covers buying, selling and clearing. Start with the basics; more detail is optional afterwards.