There was a question on the old board about scrapping cardboard. Many recyclers will pay for cardboard. You just have to call around. Of course it always helps if you hoard a decent quantity.
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:47 am
by abe
We give our cardboard to the people that come around once a month with a dumpster. And they're happy to take it.
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:56 am
by silversaddle1
I remember a time when cardboard was up around $200.00/ton. Bet you wish you had all those bales back then!!!
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:43 am
by hobo finds
HordCardboardByTheTon
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:51 am
by hobo finds
How much do the bales weigh
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:37 am
by HoardCopperByTheTon
Actually, I was getting very close to that price this week.. but the market is softening a little.
The bales weigh 1400 to 1500 pounds each.
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:41 pm
by rickygee
People have tried to steal bales from the back lot of the local Wally, along with the new plastic pallets. They just don't realize just how damn heavy those things are!
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:42 am
by HoardCopperByTheTon
Walmart and stores like them often use a smaller baler. Their bales are usually only 800-900 pounds. We call them "Baby bales" when we get a shipment of those in inventory.
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 5:59 pm
by smalltimeopn
Quote: "people tried to steal bales..." Quote: "Their bales are usually only 800 -900 pounds." vs. 1400 - 1500
It would still give you a hernia though!
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:22 pm
by saintiaint
what is the price on cardboard corrugated is what they called it 15 years ago when it was high i got 220 dol. a net ton asked about it a year ago and was told no value but you can leave it
Re: Cardboard
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 5:34 pm
by HoardCopperByTheTon
The market was pretty soft about a year ago. If you have at least a ton, you should be able to call around and get a price for it. Try to look for a MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) in your area and tell them you have a large amount of #11 OCC to sell.