a pallet comprising means to secure a tarp or plastic covering is designed to minimize the amount of plastic wrap or tarp required and to be simply employed . the securement means of the present invention are at least partially integrated with the pallet and do not interfere with the other operative loading features of the tray or pallet . in general , the means to secure comprise an opening integral to a side or end of the pallet , opening to the bottom edge , and shaped to both accept and secure a portion of the covering .