Save Money and Help the Environment: Your Guide to Buying Used Cardboard Bales in Arizona
What you'll gain: Learn how to cut packaging costs by up to 60%, earn money from your cardboard waste, and help protect the environment - all while supporting your business in Arizona.
Why Buy Used Cardboard Bales?
You get three main benefits:
- Save money: Used cardboard costs much less than new packaging
- Earn cash: Get paid for your cardboard waste instead of paying disposal fees
- Help the planet: Keep cardboard out of landfills and reduce pollution
Think of it like this: instead of throwing away cardboard and buying new boxes, you're creating a circle where old becomes useful again.
What Are Cardboard Bales?
Cardboard bales are simply old boxes pressed together into tight bundles. Picture a hay bale, but made of flattened cardboard boxes instead of grass. Each bale weighs about 1,000-1,600 pounds and contains hundreds of boxes ready for reuse.
How Much Do They Cost?
Here's what you can expect to pay in Arizona:
- Average price: $40 per bale in 2025
- Price per pound: $0.025 to $0.045 (about 2-4 cents per pound)
- Better deals: Buy 30 or more bales and get volume discounts
For example, if you buy 35 bales, you'll pay around $1,400 instead of $3,000+ for new boxes.
Where to Buy in Arizona
RePackify serves Arizona with these options:
- 35 bales available now in Tempe
- Monthly supply of 70 bales statewide
- Free delivery across Arizona
- Online quotes available
Local recycling companies also sell bales:
- Cover Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and other cities
- Offer free pickup of your used cardboard
- Pay you by weight for your waste
- Provide bulk quantities for businesses
How to Place Your Order
Follow these simple steps:
Figure out how many bales you need
- Most suppliers require 30-35 bales minimum
- One truck holds about 30 bales
- Smaller orders may be possible for local pickup
Get a price quote
- Use online forms for quick estimates
- Call for on-site assessments
- Prices change with market conditions
Schedule delivery
- Suppliers provide free removal for bulk orders
- They bring trucks and loading equipment
- Coordinate timing to save on shipping costs
Plan for delivery
- Standard trucks hold 30 bales
- Make sure you have space for unloading
- Schedule during business hours
Real Examples of Savings
Here's how Arizona businesses save money:
- Small retailer: Switched from new boxes ($2 each) to used bales ($1 each), saving $1,000 monthly
- Moving company: Gets paid $500/month for their used cardboard while buying bales for $1,200, net cost only $700
- Distribution center: Reduced packaging costs by 50% while earning $2,000/month from waste cardboard
Advanced Tips for Better Deals
Once you understand the basics, try these strategies:
- Buy in full truckloads: 30+ bales get better prices
- Plan ahead: Order monthly supplies to lock in pricing
- Combine services: Use the same company for buying bales and removing your waste
- Track market prices: Cardboard prices fluctuate - buy when low
Getting Started
Start with these questions:
- How many boxes do you use per month?
- What do you currently pay for packaging?
- How much cardboard waste do you generate?
Contact RePackify or local suppliers with these answers to get accurate quotes and delivery schedules.
By switching to used cardboard bales, you'll cut costs, earn money from waste, and support recycling in Arizona - a win for your business and the environment.