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Everything you need to know about buying cardboard bales
| Dimensions | Weight | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 48×40×48 inches | 1,200-1,500 lbs | Most common bale size |
| 60×48×48 inches | 1,800-2,200 lbs | High-volume operations |
| 48×40×48 inches | 1,100-1,400 lbs | Premium quality material |
| 48×40×36 inches | 800-1,200 lbs | Lower grade mixed materials |
Mixed old corrugated containers with up to 5% allowable outthrows
Sorted old corrugated containers with up to 3% allowable outthrows
Mixed paper and cardboard with up to 10% allowable outthrows
| Truck Type / Variant | Quantity | Weight | Stack Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard OCC (1,200-1,500 lbs) | 22-28 bales | 26,400-42,000 lbs | — | 53' dry van - Weight limited, not space limited |
| Large OCC (1,800-2,200 lbs) | 15-19 bales | 27,000-41,800 lbs | — | 53' dry van - Fewer bales due to higher weight |
| Mixed Paper (800-1,200 lbs) | 28-42 bales | 22,400-50,400 lbs | — | 53' dry van - Can fit more due to lower density |
