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Cardboard Recycling
OCC Baling, Pickup & Processing

Cardboard recycling — also called OCC (old corrugated containers) recycling — collects, bales, and processes corrugated cardboard from warehouses, retail stores, and manufacturing facilities. Cardboard collection, packing, and transporting is very different from paper recycling and requires dedicated equipment.

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Turn Cardboard Waste Into Revenue

Corrugated cardboard (OCC) is one of the most valuable recyclable materials in the commercial waste stream. Businesses that separate clean cardboard from their general waste can often receive free pickup or revenue sharing at current market rates.

We provide on-site balers and compactors for high-volume generators, scheduled pickups for smaller operations, and full documentation for ESG reporting. Our network processes OCC into new containerboard, reducing the need for virgin fiber.

96%Recovery rate for corrugated cardboard in the US

90%Volume reduction with on-site baler or compactor

$$Clean OCC has commodity value — revenue sharing available

1 tonRecycled cardboard saves 9 cubic yards of landfill space

Cardboard Types We Accept

Processed through certified facilities with full documentation.

ISO 14001 Zero Waste Certified

check_circleCorrugated boxes (OCC)

check_circleShipping containers & cartons

check_circleBoxboard & chipboard

check_circleCardboard tubes & cores

check_circleDie-cut cardboard scraps

check_circleWax-free cardboard

check_circleSingle-wall & double-wall corrugated

check_circleFlattened or baled cardboard

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How Cardboard Recycling Works

Assessment & Equipment

We assess your cardboard volume and provide the right equipment — balers, compactors, or collection containers.

Collection & Pickup

Scheduled pickups matched to your receiving volume. Daily, weekly, or on-call based on your needs.

Baling & Transport

Cardboard is baled on-site or at our facility, then transported to paper mills for processing.

Processing & Certificate

OCC is pulped and processed into new containerboard. You receive documentation for recycling records and ESG reporting.

96%

Recovery rate for corrugated cardboard in the US

90%

Volume reduction with on-site baler or compactor

Clean OCC has commodity value — revenue sharing available

1 ton

Recycled cardboard saves 9 cubic yards of landfill space

Ready to recycle cardboard?

Quotes in less than 1 hour. Free pickup for commercial volumes.

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Paper Shredding & Recycling

Cardboard baling and OCC recycling

Dumpster Rental

Roll-off containers for cardboard removal

Business Recycling Programs

Cardboard recycling in multi-stream programs

Pallet Recycling

Cardboard and pallet combined pickup programs

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Recycling Cost Reduction

If pallets are going into your dumpster, you're paying disposal fees for something we pick up free — and in some cases, we'll pay you.

Waste Diversion Goals

Pallets are the lowest-hanging fruit in any waste stream. Switching from disposal to recycling alone can move your diversion rate 15-20 points.

ESG Reporting & Sustainability

Sustainability reports need numbers. Our certificates give you tonnage diverted, carbon offset, and processing method — ready for GRI or CDP.

C&D Waste Compliance

More cities are mandating construction waste diversion rates of 50-75%. Our sorting facilities help you hit those numbers with documentation to prove it.

Recycling Program Setup

Choosing vendors, buying containers, training staff — it takes months to figure out on your own. We launch a fully operational program in 10 business days.

Textile Waste

Multi-stream programs including textiles

Industries We Serve

Retail

High-volume OCC from receiving and stocking

Distribution & Logistics

Warehouse cardboard and shipping container recycling

Manufacturing

Production packaging and corrugated waste

Food Services

Restaurant delivery box recycling

Available in Your City

Same day pickup and quotes in these cities and more.

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Cardboard Recycling Questions

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OCC stands for Old Corrugated Containers — the standard brown corrugated cardboard used for shipping boxes. It is the most commonly recycled grade of cardboard.

Yes. For high-volume generators we provide on-site balers and compactors that reduce cardboard volume by up to 90%, improving storage and reducing pickup frequency.

Free pickup is available for commercial volumes. High-volume clean OCC may qualify for revenue sharing at current market rates.

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Get a free quote in minutes. Our team will match you with certified recycling solutions for your business.