Buy Used Gaylord Boxes in Moorhead

Save Money on Bulk Shipping: Used Gaylord Boxes in Moorhead, MN

Why you'll love this: Cut your packaging costs by 30-50% while helping the environment. Get the same sturdy boxes that cost $20+ new for just $5-10 each.

What Are Gaylord Boxes and Why You Need Them

Think of Gaylord boxes as giant cardboard containers that sit perfectly on shipping pallets. They're like supersized moving boxes designed for businesses.

Here's what makes them useful:

• They hold 1,000+ pounds of stuff
• Forklifts can move them easily
• They stack safely in trucks and warehouses
• They fold flat when empty (saves storage space)

Real example: A local farm uses them to ship 500 pounds of potatoes in one container instead of dozens of smaller boxes.

What You Can Get in Moorhead

Basic Options:

• Small boxes (36" x 36" x 36"): Perfect for lighter items like paper or plastic parts
• Standard boxes (48" x 40" x 46"): The most popular size, fits standard pallets
• Tall boxes (48" x 40" x 51"): For bulky but light items

Heavy-Duty Options:

• Triple-wall boxes: Handle up to 2,000 pounds
• Five-wall boxes: The strongest option, like having armor for your products
• Octagon shaped: Won't tip over as easily (great for conveyor belts)

Simple rule: More walls = stronger box = higher price. Most businesses do fine with triple-wall.

What You'll Pay

Typical prices for full truck orders (about 500 boxes):

• Basic 2-wall boxes: $5-7 each
• Standard 3-wall boxes: $7-9 each
• Heavy-duty 5-wall boxes: $10-12 each

Money-saving tip: New boxes cost $15-25 each. Used ones are literally half price.

Order smart: Full truck loads get the best prices. Small orders (under 50 boxes) cost more per box due to handling fees.

How Delivery Works

Full truck delivery: Best for big operations that use hundreds of boxes monthly. The truck comes to your dock.

Small orders: You can pick up at their warehouse or get LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping.

Free services most suppliers offer:

• Will pick up your broken boxes for free
• Usually deliver during business hours (6 AM - 4 PM)
• Some do weekend delivery by appointment

Help the Environment (And Your Budget)

Using these boxes does two good things:

Saves you money (30-50% less than new)

Keeps cardboard out of landfills

What happens to old boxes: Suppliers will pick up your worn-out boxes for free and recycle them into new cardboard.

Local recycling: Moorhead's blue recycling carts accept clean cardboard if you have small amounts.

Other Options Besides Cardboard

Plastic collapsible containers: Cost more upfront ($50-100) but last for years. Good if you ship the same route repeatedly.

When to consider plastic:

• You need to wash the containers
• Boxes get wet frequently
• You can reuse them 50+ times

Shipping containers: Only makes sense for overseas shipping or permanent storage.

Before You Buy: Quick Checklist

Measure your products: Make sure they fit with some room to spare

Check your weight: Don't put 2,000 pounds in a 2-wall box

Count your monthly usage: Bigger orders = better prices

Consider storage: Boxes fold flat but still take space

Bottom line: Most businesses save thousands per year switching to used boxes. A local manufacturer told us they cut packaging costs from $15,000 to $8,000 annually just by making this change.

Ready to start saving? Call the suppliers above for a quote. Most will give you pricing over the phone in 5 minutes.