Showing 15 of 24 published Cardboard Bales listings near Antioch, TN.
Average pricing by condition based on 1 active listing
| Condition | Avg. Price | Available Qty | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used | $93.00 | 22 | 1 |
Prices reflect current market averages for cardboard bales in Antioch, TN, with 22 units available across all conditions. View full price index
What you'll gain: Learn exactly where to buy used cardboard bales in Antioch, TN, how much to pay, and avoid common purchasing mistakes. You'll save money compared to buying new cardboard while helping the environment.
Used cardboard bales cost about $0.03 per pound. Compare this to new cardboard boxes that can cost $0.50 to $2.00 each. If your business ships products regularly, you'll save hundreds or thousands of dollars per year.
RePackify connects you with cardboard suppliers across the country.
What you get:
Price: Around $0.03 per pound
Current stock: 22 bales available in bulk
Standard bale weight: 1,000 pounds each
How to buy:
Visit their Antioch, TN page
Click "Request A Quote"
Ask about delivery costs (not included in price)
Showing 15 of 24 published Cardboard Bales listings near Antioch, TN.
Arrange pickup or delivery
Local recycling companies often sell baled cardboard.
What to expect:
Prices: $0.027 to $0.045 per pound
Some offer free pickup for large orders
They serve Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, and nearby areas
How to find them:
Call and ask if they sell baled material
Schedule a site visit to see the cardboard quality
Important note: Most drop-off sites only accept loose cardboard. Call ahead to ask about buying baled material.
Standard bale size: 60 inches long, 30 inches wide, 48 inches tall
Weight: At least 1,000 pounds per bale
Tape: Don't worry about removing tape - it gets removed during recycling
Quality: Look for "OCC Type 1" (Old Corrugated Cardboard, highest grade)
Small needs: Start with 5-10 bales to test quality
Regular shipping: 20-25 bales get better prices
Large operations: Full truck loads (around 50 bales) offer the best deals
Example: A small e-commerce business shipping 100 packages per month might use 2-3 bales monthly.
Figure out how much you need
Count how many boxes you use per month
Multiply by 12 for annual needs
Divide by 1,000 to estimate bales needed
Get quotes from multiple sources
Contact RePackify supplier
Call 2-3 local recycling brokers
Ask about minimum orders
Calculate total cost
Bale price ($0.03 per pound average)
Delivery fees (varies by distance)
Unloading equipment rental (if needed)
Arrange delivery
Schedule when you'll be available
Make sure you have space to store bales
Have a forklift or plan to hand-unload
Don't buy too much at once - Start small to test quality
Don't forget delivery costs - These can double your total expense
Don't assume all cardboard is the same - Ask to see samples first
Don't skip the math - Calculate if used bales actually save you money
How much does each bale weigh?
What's the cardboard condition?
Are there any contaminated pieces?
What's the minimum order?
Who handles unloading?
What's your return policy?
This approach will help you find quality used cardboard bales at fair prices while avoiding common purchasing problems.