What we buy.
- Used gaylord boxes, any wall, any footprint — flat or assembled.
- Used RSCs, HSCs and other standard cases in bulk.
- Specialty corrugated — die-cut trays, display cases, partition packs.
- Baled or loose OCC (old corrugated containers).
- Contaminated corrugated (we’ll sort what we can and bale the rest).
How pricing works.
Two moving parts: box condition and pickup efficiency. A trailer full of grade-A 40×48 doublewall gaylords is worth meaningfully more than a mixed half-trailer. We quote in writing up front, with line items for units, haul distance and handling — no surprises.
How the pickup works.
Fill out the form at the top with quantity, dimensions, condition and pickup zip. We reply within one business day with a price. You say yes, we schedule a truck (3–7 days usually). Our driver weighs, signs the BOL, and you get paid within 15 days by ACH or check.
Minimum volumes.
We’ll quote anything from 50 gaylords up. For lots under half a truckload, we route your pickup onto our weekly Front Range milk run so the freight math still works out.
Not sure if your empties are worth anything?
Send us three or four phone photos in the message field of the form above and we’ll ballpark it for free. Worst case you learn what it’s worth and hate us a little less.
What determines the buy-back price.
When we quote a buy-back, three things move the needle: condition, footprint, and pickup efficiency. A trailer load of clean grade A 40"×48"×40" doublewall is worth significantly more than a half-trailer of mixed-condition smaller footprints. A pickup zip on our Tuesday milk run prices better than a pickup zip in greater Wyoming. Wet, oily, or contaminated loads price like OCC bales (which is to say, lower) but we’ll still take them.
Pricing benchmarks for buy-backs.
| Spec & condition | Per-unit buy-back range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 40×48×40 DW, grade A | $2.50 – $4.00 | Once-used, intact flaps, no residue |
| 40×48×40 DW, grade B | $1.50 – $2.50 | 2–3 trips, structurally sound |
| 40×48×40 DW, grade C | $0.80 – $1.40 | Visibly worked, still functional |
| Triplewall (any grade) | +30–50% | Higher reuse value than doublewall |
| OCC bales (clean) | $80–$110/ton | Tracks the OCC market |
| Contaminated mixed loads | $0–$40/ton | Variable based on sorting cost |
Step by step, what a typical buy-back looks like.
- You email us. Quantity, footprint, condition, pickup zip, photos.
- We reply with a quote. Per-unit price, freight, pickup window. Inside one business day.
- You accept. Email confirmation is fine. We send a BOL template if you need one.
- We schedule the truck. Routed onto our weekly milk run if possible, dedicated otherwise.
- Truck arrives, weighs, signs. Driver counts pallets, signs the BOL, you keep a copy.
- We invoice you for the credit. ACH or check within 15 business days.
Things that disqualify a buy-back.
- Hazmat contamination of any kind.
- Mold, mildew, or biological waste.
- Heavy oil saturation (small oil residue is fine).
- Gaylords stored outdoors and now waterlogged or sun-faded.
- Boxes that have been on fire (this happens more often than you’d think).
Buy-back FAQ.
How quickly will you pick up?
Standard pickup is 3–7 business days from quote acceptance. Rush pickup is possible for full-trailer loads with a small premium. Pickup on the day of quote acceptance is rare but not impossible.
What if the actual count is different from what I quoted?
We weigh and count on pickup. The final invoice is based on what the truck actually picks up, not your initial estimate. Over- and under-counts are normal and we don’t penalize them.
Will you sign a vendor on-boarding form?
Yes — we’ve filled out hundreds of these. Send the form and we’ll usually have it back inside two business days. W-9, COI, and our standard contact information are all readily available.
What payment methods do you use?
ACH preferred, check on request. Net-15 from invoice date for established accounts; first transactions sometimes use shorter terms.
Can I sell to you on a recurring basis?
Yes — recurring buy-backs are most of our pickup volume. Many customers move from spot transactions to a weekly or biweekly schedule once they see how easy it is.