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Minnesota pallet and wood waste rules

In Minnesota, a person who holds a plastic merchandise pallet without authorization is liable to the owner for three times the pallet's cost plus costs and attorney fees (Minn. Stat. § 325F.795). The law covers plastic pallets 36 to 54 inches with an owner's notice; it does not cover wood pallets.

Not yet verified Last reviewed October 27, 2026 by repallet.org editors. Not legal advice.

Landfill ban Not yet verified

We haven't checked Minnesota's landfill ban rules against the law yet, so we say nothing about them. Ask Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Marked and pooled pallets In force

Plastic merchandise pallet law. Minn. Stat. § 325F.795

  • A 'merchandise pallet' is a plastic carrier or container from 36 to 54 inches with a forklift entry, used by a manufacturer or distributor, with a permanently affixed notice naming the owner, stating that unauthorized possession violates state law, and giving a phone number or address. Minn. Stat. § 325F.795, subd. 1 (source)
  • Someone who has the pallet temporarily because they bought the goods it carried is not an 'unauthorized person'. Minn. Stat. § 325F.795, subd. 1 (source)
  • An unauthorized person holding such a pallet, or anyone who maliciously removes or defaces the owner's name, is liable to the injured party. Minn. Stat. § 325F.795, subd. 2 (source)
  • The injured owner may recover three times the cost of the pallet, plus costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney fees. Minn. Stat. § 325F.795, subd. 4 (source)

Plastic merchandise pallet law in Minnesota: full detail

Open burning Not yet verified

We haven't checked Minnesota's open burning rules against the law yet, so we say nothing about them. Ask Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

C&D recycling Not yet verified

We haven't checked Minnesota's c&d recycling rules against the law yet, so we say nothing about them. Ask Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Who to ask

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for state rules. Cities and counties can add their own disposal rules; check your hauler contract and local ordinance too.

Sources

  1. Minn. Stat. § 325F.795 (unauthorized possession of merchandise pallets) Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Accessed October 27, 2026.

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