Buy Used Gaylord Boxes in Salt Lake City

Save Money on Large Shipping Boxes in Salt Lake City

Why read this: You'll learn where to buy used bulk boxes for $5-$12 each instead of paying $15-$25 for new ones. Plus, you'll know exactly what to look for when buying.

What You Need to Know First

Used bulk boxes (also called Gaylord boxes) can save you 50-70% compared to new ones. In Salt Lake City, you can find these large cardboard containers for $5-$12 each. They sit perfectly on standard pallets and work great for shipping, storage, or moving.

What Is a Bulk Box?

Think of it as a giant cardboard box that fits on a wooden pallet. Most are about 4 feet wide, 3 feet deep, and 3-4 feet tall. The walls come in different thicknesses:

• Single wall: For light items like clothing
• Double wall: For medium weight items like books
• Five wall: For heavy items like car parts

Example: A single wall box might hold 30 pounds of pillows, while a five wall box can handle 100 pounds of metal parts.

Where to Buy in Salt Lake City

Utah Gaylord Box Recycling

• What they do: Buy and sell used boxes, pick up damaged ones for free
• Sizes: Standard pallet sizes plus smaller 3x3 foot boxes
• Cost: $5-$12 per box (average $9.25)
• Areas: Salt Lake City, West Valley, Provo, Sandy, Ogden

Used Box Recycling

• What they do: Fix up damaged boxes and sell them cheaper
• Savings: 30-50% less than new boxes
• Service: Will pick up and deliver on the Wasatch Front
• Box types: 2-wall through 5-wall thickness

RePackify

• What they do: Sell used 5-wall boxes by the truckload or smaller amounts
• Featured box: 48x44x43 inches, heavy duty
• Service: Local pickup available, custom quotes

What to Check Before You Buy

Size first: Measure your pallet. Most are 48x40 inches. The box should match.

Wall thickness: Ask yourself - what am I shipping?

• Light stuff (under 30 lbs): Single or double wall
• Medium stuff (30-60 lbs): Triple wall
• Heavy stuff (60+ lbs): Four or five wall

Bottom style:

• Full bottom: Strongest, best for heavy items
• Partial bottom: Cheaper, okay for light items
• No bottom: Cheapest, you provide your own base

Condition: Used boxes may have:

• Slight creases (usually fine)
• Small tears (check if they affect strength)
• Stains (cosmetic only, doesn't hurt function)

How Much You'll Save

Example comparison:

• New 5-wall box: $20-$25
• Used 5-wall box: $8-$12
• Your savings: $12-$13 per box

If you need 100 boxes, you save $1,200-$1,300.

How to Get Your Boxes

Small orders (under 50 boxes): Pick up same day at most suppliers

Large orders (50+ boxes): Delivery available

• Full truck: Up to 500 boxes
• Partial truck: 50-200 boxes

Damaged boxes: Most suppliers will pick up your damaged boxes for free when you're done.

Next Steps

Count how many boxes you need

Measure your heaviest items to pick wall thickness

Call 2-3 suppliers to compare prices

Ask about delivery costs if you need it

Schedule pickup or delivery

Start with the supplier closest to you to save on transport costs.