Buy Used Gaylord Boxes in Newport News

Save 60% on Heavy-Duty Shipping Boxes in Newport News, VA

You'll save hundreds of dollars on shipping costs: Used Gaylord boxes cost 30-60% less than new ones and work just as well for storing and shipping heavy items.

What You Get

You can buy large, sturdy cardboard boxes that sit perfectly on shipping pallets. These boxes help Newport News businesses ship heavy products without breaking the bank.

Here's what makes them special:

• They're as big as a washing machine (48 inches long, 40 inches wide, 40 inches tall)
• They hold between 500 and 3,000 pounds depending on thickness
• They cost much less than new boxes
• They help the environment by reusing materials

Types Available

Wall Thickness Options:

• 2 layers = holds 500 pounds, costs $12-15 per box
• 3 layers = holds 1,000 pounds, costs $15-18 per box
• 4 layers = holds 2,000 pounds, costs $18-22 per box
• 5 layers = holds 3,000 pounds, costs $22-28 per box

Two Main Shapes:

• Square boxes (like a cube) - easier to stack
• Octagon boxes (eight-sided) - stronger for heavy items

Bottom Types:

• Full-flap bottom = completely closed, most secure
• Partial-flap bottom = lighter weight, good for lighter items

Real Examples of Use

Local businesses use these boxes for:

• A furniture store shipping couches and tables
• A parts manufacturer sending heavy metal components
• A recycling center collecting scrap materials
• A warehouse storing seasonal inventory

How to Order

Small Orders (1-9 boxes): Pick up at the supplier or pay for delivery

Medium Orders (10+ boxes): Free delivery within Newport News

Large Orders (50+ boxes): Call for volume discounts up to 40% off

Same-day delivery available - just call ahead

Money-Saving Tips

Buy in bulk to save more:

• 10 boxes = free delivery
• 50+ boxes = volume discount pricing
• 100+ boxes = custom pricing (often under $10 per box)

The average price across Virginia is $7.25 per box when you buy a full truckload.

Environmental Benefits

When you buy used boxes, you:

• Keep cardboard out of landfills
• Reduce demand for new cardboard production
• Support local recycling efforts

Many suppliers will also pick up your old boxes for free when you have 20 or more to recycle.

Getting Started

Call local suppliers to ask:

• What sizes do you have in stock?
• Can I see the boxes before buying?
• What's your volume discount pricing?
• Do you offer same-day delivery?

Most suppliers let you specify exactly what you need: thickness, size, shape, and bottom type.

Whether you're shipping products across the country or just need sturdy storage containers, used Gaylord boxes give you professional-grade packaging at a fraction of the cost.