At Open Box Liquidation in Hauppauge, Long Island, hundreds of pallets are wrapped and waiting for their mystery to be unraveled.

Pallets can be particularly frustrating household waste. If you've ever had a large appliance like a fridge or hot tub delivered on pallets, you'll know that it can be tricky to get rid of them ...

I didn't feel valued in my job and was looking for a way out. My friend suggested ... on platforms like eBay and make a profit. He knew the warehouses that sold pallets but didn't know more ...