Serving all 50 states
Buy, Sell & Recycle Used Gaylord Boxes
Graded bulk boxes delivered by the pallet or truckload. Cash offers for your surplus boxes. Scheduled recycling pickups. One call handles all of it.
- Grade A, B, and C boxes in stock
- Delivery in 1–3 days in major metros
- We buy truckloads of surplus Gaylords
- Quotes answered within one business hour
- 50
- States served
- 1 hr
- Average quote response
- 1–3 days
- Delivery in major metros
- 3 grades
- Inspected & sorted inventory
What we do
Everything Gaylord boxes, in one place
Whether you need a truckload of bulk boxes on Monday or want to get paid for the stack piling up behind your dock, we handle the pricing, freight, and paperwork.
Buy Used Gaylord Boxes
Graded, inspected bulk boxes delivered by the pallet or truckload. Standard, octagon, lidded, and half-size bins in stock.
- Grade A, B, and C inventory
- Truckload & LTL delivery
- Volume and program pricing
Sell Your Gaylord Boxes
Turn surplus boxes into revenue. We buy clean, reusable Gaylords from plants, DCs, and recyclers and arrange the freight.
- Fair per-box or per-load offers
- We schedule the pickup
- Recurring buy-back programs
Recycling & Pickup
Scheduled pickups for damaged Gaylords and baled OCC. Keep corrugated out of the dumpster and out of your landfill bill.
- One-time or recurring pickups
- Baled and loose OCC accepted
- Sustainability reporting
Simple process
How It Works
No accounts, no portals, no waiting. Most quotes are answered the same business hour.
- 1
Request a quote
Tell us whether you're buying, selling, or recycling, the quantity, and your ZIP code. Takes about a minute.
- 2
Get pricing in 1 hour
A specialist confirms availability or a buy-back offer, freight cost, and timing during business hours.
- 3
Approve & schedule
Accept the quote and pick a delivery or pickup window that works with your dock schedule.
- 4
Delivered or hauled away
Boxes arrive palletized and ready to use, or our carrier loads your surplus and you get paid.
Inventory
Gaylord box sizes we stock
Standard pallet-footprint boxes, heavy-duty octagons, lidded bins, and half-height bulk boxes. Custom sizes available on request.
Standard Gaylord Boxes
- Size
- 48" x 40" x 36"
- Walls
- 3–5 wall corrugated
- Capacity
- Up to 1,200 lbs
The most common pallet-footprint bulk box used in warehouses and manufacturing.
Octagon Gaylord Boxes
- Size
- 48" x 40" x 40"
- Walls
- 4–5 wall corrugated
- Capacity
- Up to 2,000 lbs
Eight-sided design resists bulging when holding heavy, loose materials such as plastic regrind or scrap metal.
Bulk Bins with Lids
- Size
- 48" x 40" x 30"
- Walls
- 3–4 wall corrugated
- Capacity
- Up to 1,000 lbs
Includes top caps for stacking, dust protection, and closed-loop shipping programs.
Half Gaylords / Watermelon Bins
- Size
- 48" x 40" x 24"
- Walls
- 2–3 wall corrugated
- Capacity
- Up to 800 lbs
Shorter bulk boxes used for produce, retail displays, and lighter product.
Grades & typical pricing
| Grade | Condition | Best for | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A (Like New) | Used once, clean and dry, square corners, no tears, tape or labels removed. Ideal for shipping and display. | Shipping, e-commerce fulfillment, retail display | $18 – $45 per box |
| Grade B (Good) | Structurally sound with minor cosmetic wear such as scuffs, small labels, or light marks. Fully usable for bulk storage. | Warehouse storage, bulk material handling, internal moves | $10 – $25 per box |
| Grade C (Utility) | Heavier wear, patched corners, or missing flaps. Best for scrap collection, recycling bins, or one-way hauls. | Scrap collection, recycling staging, one-way transport | $4 – $12 per box |
| Scrap / OCC | Broken down or damaged boxes purchased by weight as old corrugated containers (OCC) for fiber recovery. | Baled recycling, fiber recovery | Market rate per ton |
Prices are typical ranges for used boxes before freight and vary by market, quantity, and wall count. Request a quote for exact pricing.
Why GaylordOrg
Built for plant managers, not procurement portals
Inspected, graded inventory
Every box is sorted by grade and wall count before it ships, so what arrives matches the quote.
Nationwide freight network
Truckload and LTL carriers in every region keep delivery and pickup costs predictable.
Fair buy-back pricing
We pay competitive rates for reusable boxes and never leave you stuck with scrap.
One point of contact
A single specialist handles quoting, scheduling, and follow-up for your account.
Flexible quantities
From a single pallet to weekly truckloads, orders scale with your production.
Sustainability documentation
Diversion reports for recycling and reuse programs when you need them.
Industries
Who uses Gaylord boxes
Bulk corrugated bins are the workhorse container for anything loose, heavy, or awkward to palletize.
Plastics & Injection Molding
Regrind, pellets, and molded parts
E-commerce & Fulfillment
Returns processing and bulk pick storage
Manufacturing
Work-in-process parts and component staging
Food & Produce
Watermelons, pumpkins, and bulk agricultural shipping
Recycling & Scrap
Textiles, e-waste, metals, and cardboard collection
Distribution & 3PL
Cross-dock consolidation and overflow storage
Automotive
Fasteners, castings, and aftermarket parts
Textiles & Apparel
Bulk garment shipping and donation collection
Service area
Gaylord boxes delivered and picked up nationwide
Local inventory and carrier partners in every major metro. Find your city for pricing, lead times, and pickup options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Gaylord box?
A Gaylord box is a large, pallet-sized corrugated bulk container, typically 48" x 40" at the base, used to ship and store loose product in bulk. The name comes from the Gaylord Container Company and is now used generically for any bulk cardboard bin.
How much do used Gaylord boxes cost?
Used Gaylord boxes generally range from about $4 for utility-grade boxes to $45 for like-new, heavy-wall octagon boxes. Price depends on grade, wall count, size, quantity, and delivery distance. Request a quote for exact pricing in your area.
Do you buy used Gaylord boxes?
Yes. We purchase surplus Gaylord boxes in truckload and less-than-truckload quantities from manufacturers, distribution centers, and recyclers across the United States. Send us your quantity, grade, and location and we will respond with an offer.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Most deliveries are quoted by the pallet or truckload. A typical pallet holds 20 to 30 folded boxes, and a 53-foot trailer holds roughly 600 to 900 boxes depending on wall count. Smaller quantities are available for local pickup in many markets.
How fast can boxes be delivered?
Stock orders in major metros usually ship within 1 to 3 business days. Custom or large truckload orders typically ship within 5 to 10 business days.
Can you pick up boxes we no longer need?
Yes. We arrange scheduled or one-time pickups for surplus Gaylord boxes and baled cardboard. Depending on grade and volume, we may pay you for the material or provide a free haul-away.
Are Gaylord boxes recyclable?
Absolutely. Gaylord boxes are made of corrugated fiberboard and are recycled as old corrugated containers (OCC). Reusing a box several times before recycling it is the most sustainable and cost-effective option.
Ready to buy, sell, or recycle Gaylord boxes?
Get pricing and availability from a specialist within one business hour.