Scrap 5-Wall Gaylord Boxes
Scrap 5-wall Gaylord boxes are end-of-life containers sold as OCC-grade (old corrugated container) kraft fiber for paper mills, balers, and brokers. Sold as-is, by the load. Not structurally graded — do not use for further shipping.
Scrap-condition grading criteria
What each unit is checked against before it enters our scrap inventory.
| Fiber composition | OCC-grade kraft (PS-11 specification range) |
| Cycle age | Mixed — typically end-of-life pulls from reuse inventory |
| Surface condition | Variable; heavy cosmetic wear, prior labels expected |
| Structural rating | Not graded — not for further shipping use |
| Inspection | None — sold as raw fiber, not as containers |
| Form factor | Often flattened or in bulk; loose or baled depending on lot |
New vs Used vs Scrap — side by side
All three are 5-wall corrugated construction. What differs is rating consistency, appearance, and price.
| Attribute | New | Used | Scrap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative price (48×40×36, typical qty) | $18-45/box | $6-18/box | $0.50-4/box-eq fiber |
| Certified structural rating | 32+ ECT, 3,000 lb | Same construction; not re-certified | Not graded |
| Appearance | Clean kraft, no marks | Scuffs, labels, light staining | End-of-life |
| Dimensional tolerance | ±1/8 in | Mixed cycle-age | N/A |
| Food-grade workflow | Yes, with PE liner | No | No |
| Lead time | 2-5 days stock | 3-7 days common sizes | By load, scheduled |
| Typical buyer | Customer-facing, food, at-capacity loads | Internal use, recycling bins, captive ops | Paper mills, balers, brokers |
Scrap-condition sizes
Every 48 × 40 in pallet-footprint height in scrap condition.
Scrap-condition FAQs
What does "scrap" Gaylord box mean?
Scrap Gaylord boxes are end-of-life containers culled from reuse inventory and sold as raw kraft fiber for paper-mill feedstock and recovery. They are sold as-is, by weight or by truckload, and are explicitly not graded for further shipping use.
Can I use scrap Gaylord boxes to ship product?
No. Scrap is sold for fiber recovery only — the boxes are end-of-life, structurally compromised, and not graded for further shipping. If you need low-cost shipping boxes, buy used (structurally inspected) instead.
What is OCC fiber?
OCC stands for "old corrugated container." It's the industry trade-grade designation for used kraft corrugated baled for fiber recovery and sold to paper mills as recycled-content feedstock. The applicable specification range is roughly ISRI Scrap Specifications PS-11 grade.
Who buys scrap Gaylord boxes?
Paper mills (as OCC-grade kraft fiber), balers building OCC back-haul loads, brokers consolidating regional supply for sale to mills, and recyclers with their own fiber-recovery processes.
Is there a minimum buy for scrap Gaylord boxes?
Typically yes — scrap is sold by the truckload or by the bale to balers, brokers, and mills. Smaller buyers may be able to combine pickup with other scheduled orders; reach out with your volume and timing.
What's the indicative price for scrap Gaylord fiber?
Highly market-dependent — OCC pricing varies with paper-mill demand and regional supply. Typically $0.50-4 per box-equivalent in baled fiber. We quote by the load.
Can scrap Gaylord boxes still be food-grade?
No. Scrap is end-of-life, mixed-condition material with no documentation of prior contents or contamination. Even baled and pulped, the resulting fiber typically goes to recycled-content papers, not food-contact applications.
How does scrap fit into your overall inventory?
When used inventory ages out or fails inspection, it diverts to scrap rather than sitting in warehouse purgatory. Selling it as OCC-grade fiber keeps our condition pipeline clean and gives recyclers a known source of kraft.
Can I get scrap pickup at my facility?
Sometimes — we can arrange scrap pickup for combined orders or recurring programs. Standalone small-volume pickups usually aren't economical because of freight costs. Best for high-volume continuous-stream generators.
What's the difference between scrap and used Gaylord boxes?
Used = structurally inspected, ready to ship product again, 40-70% off new. Scrap = end-of-life, sold as raw fiber for recovery, not shipping. Different products for different uses.
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