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Jason
G'Day @Jason
I'm starting to get really confused, I posted on 27th saying I cannot get pallets at 2xBunnings stores.
So I
"need assistance with obtaining them"
I'm a volunteer at a community org. that seeks to support carers, so as I said to all Bunnings staff yesterday I'm not going to turn up with a trailer and take ever pallet I can get, I'm going to be very picky and I know from past experience I will only choose 1-2 pallets.
I'm happy to arrive and leave as per the window on the day that has been agreed in advance 
The Bunnings contractor is saying they don't recycle, I called them this morning, so this resource is being wasted. They are paid to remove not recycle, their words not mine.
As I have said previously here, my wife worked for Bunnings and I know it is a big business.
What do I need to do to confirm I "need assistance" ?
Hello @jgsaau
I'm sorry to hear that you did not get your pallets. I've contacted the stores in the immediate area around Gawler and they have confirmed that they are leaving their pallets outside the store for the public to pick up. I've spoken to the stores and made them aware of your need for pallets.
- Bunnings Parafield - David - 08 8209 2900
- Bunnings Modbury - Amanda - 08 8360 6500
- Bunnings Prospect - Zac - 08 8269 0800
- Bunnings Woodville - Anyone in the timber yard - 08 8300 5900
- Bunnings Kent Town - Josh - 08 8132 9300
- Bunnings Marion - Simon - 08 8375 7600
Depending on which store you go to, I've contacted the coordinators to give you a hand with the pallets. Please note that the pallets are still on a first come first serve basis. Some stores run out of pallets really quick as they have a lot of D.I.Y. enthusiasts in the area. It's best to contact the stores first and speak to the coordinators to make sure they have some to give away.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @anthonyL. It's fabulous to have you join us, and many thanks for sharing your question about finding hardwood pallets.
Typically, most of our stock arrives on Pine softwood pallets, and these are what we put aside for customers to collect. Hardwood is generally reserved for pallets that circulate between stores and suppliers, and they're denoted by their red and blue colouring. We do not own these red and blue hardwood pallets, so we can't give them away.
Occasionally we'll receive stock on a hardwood pallet that an exterior company doesn't own. These get put out for customers, but there's no guarantee that any of our stores will have them at any time. Over the last few years, I've noticed that the hardwood pallets are becoming scarcer.
You might like to stop into Bunnings Boxhill, Ringwood, Doncaster and Bayswater to see what they have available. If you chat with the team in those stores, you might find that they'd be able to keep ahold of any hardwood pallets and give you a call to collect.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Mitchell
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @bubblesquishy. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about acquiring free pallets.
Bunnings Munno Para West does have pallets available at the moment, and Bunnings Parafield has a few at the moment, but they also regularly set them aside for customers throughout the week. You'll also find that @Eric provided a helpful list above of stores in the Adelaide area that keep pallets for customers. However, before heading in, it is always best to check with the store to avoid disappointment, as the free pallets go quickly.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Mitchell
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @scotty1966. It's great to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about aquiring free pallets.
Bunnings Oakleigh has around five decent pallets there at the moment. They do regularly put them aside for customers to collect. If you intend on heading over at a later date then it would be best to call the store to confirm there are some available.
What do you plan on building with the pallets?
Mitchell
Sounds excellent, @scotty1966! You might like to check out this article on How to build a pallet bar if you're looking for instructions to follow.
Share some pics when you're done.
Mitchell
