Buy Used Gaylord Boxes in Alaska

Save 75% on Bulk Storage Boxes: Your Alaska Guide to Used Gaylord Boxes

You'll save hundreds of dollars and get boxes fast. Used Gaylord boxes cost $5-10 each instead of $20-40 for new ones. You can get them delivered anywhere in Alaska or pick them up locally.

What You Get From This Guide

You'll learn how to buy quality used bulk boxes at the lowest prices in Alaska. You'll know exactly what to ask for, where to buy, and how much to pay.

What Is a Gaylord Box?

Think of a Gaylord box as a giant cardboard box that sits on a pallet. It's designed to hold heavy items for shipping or storage.

Here's what makes them special:

• They're pallet-sized (usually 4 feet by 3 feet)
• They're tall (3 to 5 feet high)
• They hold 1,000 to 2,000 pounds
• They stack well in trucks and warehouses

Why Buy Used Instead of New?

Money: You save $10-30 per box. If you need 100 boxes, that's $1,000-3,000 in savings.

Speed: Used boxes are in stock now. New boxes take weeks to order.

Environment: You're reusing instead of throwing away good boxes.

Common Box Sizes You'll Find

Start with these popular sizes:

• 48" x 40" x 36" (most common)
• 48" x 40" x 48" (extra tall)
• 36" x 36" x 36" (square shape)

The first two numbers are length and width. The last number is height.

Box Strength: Pick the Right Walls

Boxes come with different wall thicknesses:

2-wall: Light items (paper, clothing)

3-wall: Medium weight (auto parts, books)

5-wall: Heavy items (metal parts, machinery)

More walls cost more but hold more weight.

Where to Buy in Alaska

Since we can't recommend specific brands, here's how to find suppliers:

Search for: "used Gaylord boxes Alaska" or "bulk container recycling Alaska"

Ask these companies:

• Packaging supply companies
• Recycling centers
• Warehouse supply stores

What to Expect for Pricing

Full truckload (500 boxes): $5-8 per box

Smaller orders (50-100 boxes): $8-12 per box

Single boxes: $15-20 each

Delivery costs extra. Pick up yourself to save money.

How to Order: Step by Step

Step 1: Count how many boxes you need

Step 2: Measure your items to pick the right size

Step 3: Call 3-5 suppliers for quotes

Step 4: Ask these questions:

• What's your minimum order?
• Do you deliver to my area?
• What condition are the boxes in?
• Can I see photos before buying?

Step 5: Compare total costs (boxes + delivery)

Step 6: Place your order

Alaska Delivery Tips

Anchorage area: Most suppliers deliver here easily

Fairbanks: Usually available but costs more to ship

Remote areas: Ask about freight consolidation to save money

Winter delivery: Plan extra time for weather delays

What Condition to Expect

Grade A: Looks almost new, no stains or damage

Grade B: Light wear, maybe small stains, still strong

Grade C: Visible wear but still functional

Grade A costs the most. Grade C works fine for storage.

Red Flags to Avoid

Don't buy boxes that:

• Smell bad (chemicals or food odors)
• Have holes or tears
• Are crushed or bent
• Come from unknown sources

Make Your Money Go Further

Buy in bulk: 500 boxes cost half as much per box as 50 boxes

Pick up yourself: Save $1-3 per box on delivery

Buy Grade B: Often just as good as Grade A for much less

Order in summer: Winter shipping costs more

Getting Started Today

Count how many boxes you need

Measure your largest items

Search online for "Alaska used bulk containers"

Call for quotes

Ask to see the boxes before buying

The key is calling multiple suppliers. Prices vary a lot between companies.

You'll save money and get boxes faster than ordering new ones. Plus you're helping the environment by reusing good boxes instead of throwing them away.