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Serving Portland, Oregon and the metro area
Referral service. Quotes come from partner suppliers.
Sometimes a new box is the right call. Tell us the size and quantity and we pass your request to partner suppliers.
Used boxes suit a lot of jobs, but some call for new packaging: retail presentation, custom printing, or a customer or contract that asks for new boxes.
New boxes in common RSC sizes, single and double wall, can be requested through partner suppliers. Availability depends on those suppliers, who set prices, terms, pickup, and delivery.
We take requests from Portland, Oregon and the metro area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, and Tigard. New boxes can be reused too, and corrugated cardboard is widely recycled when they are done.
Clean, uniform boxes where every shipment needs to look the same.
Clean, printable surfaces for branded packaging and displays where appearance matters.
A new box arrives as the maker rated it. Ask to see the box maker's certificate.
New boxes are a good surface for branding, logos, and handling instructions.
These are common RSC (Regular Slotted Container) sizes in single and double wall. Sizes are for reference, not a stock list. Custom sizes can be requested; ask a partner supplier, as availability varies.
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | Wall Type | Common ECT |
|---|---|---|
| 6 x 6 x 6 | Single | 32 |
| 8 x 8 x 8 | Single | 32 |
| 10 x 8 x 6 | Single | 32 |
| 12 x 12 x 12 | Single | 32 |
| 14 x 14 x 14 | Single | 32 |
| 16 x 12 x 12 | Single | 32 |
| 18 x 18 x 16 | Single | 44 |
| 20 x 20 x 20 | Single | 44 |
| 24 x 18 x 18 | Single | 44 |
| 24 x 24 x 24 | Single | 44 |
| 20 x 20 x 20 | Double | 48 |
| 24 x 24 x 24 | Double | 48 |
| 30 x 24 x 24 | Double | 48 |
| 36 x 24 x 24 | Double | 48 |
Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers. Ratings are typical; ask the supplier what is on the box maker's certificate.
Reuse is worth considering first, but sometimes new packaging is the better fit. Here are common situations. If your goods are regulated, check current regulations.
A used box can carry traces of whatever it held before. If your product touches the inside of the box, a used box may not be appropriate. Food, medicines, and similar goods have their own rules, and we do not offer specialist packaging for them, so check current regulations.
Used boxes vary within a batch. If your packing line or packing station depends on identical boxes every time, new boxes remove that variation.
Destination rules vary, so check current regulations. Note that ISPM 15 applies to wood packaging such as pallets and crates, not cardboard. Cardboard boxes do not need ISPM 15 treatment, but a wood pallet under them may.
When the box is part of the product, such as gift or subscription packaging, the surface needs to be clean. New kraft or white corrugated gives a good printing surface. Used boxes, even in good condition, may show prior use.
Shipping dangerous goods is tightly regulated, and packaging has its own requirements. We do not offer this kind of packaging. Check current regulations and speak to a specialist.
Some warranties or cargo policies have conditions on packaging. If yours mention original or new packaging, check the terms before choosing used.
Sourcing varies by supplier and mill. If materials matter to you, ask the partner supplier who quotes your order.
Corrugated board commonly contains recycled fiber, and the amount varies. Ask what is in the board you are quoted.
If you have a sourcing policy, ask the supplier what documentation they can provide for their board.
If you are printing boxes, ask what inks are used and whether the printed box can still go in with corrugated recycling.
Most boxes use brown kraft liners. White liners are often requested for printing. Ask what is available.
The RSC is the common shipping box. Other styles exist, such as mailers and die-cut boxes. Tell the supplier what you are packing.
Corrugated cardboard is widely recycled. Tape and labels can usually stay on, but check with your local hauler.
| Specification | Single Wall | Double Wall |
|---|---|---|
| Board Construction | 3-ply (liner/flute/liner) | 5-ply (liner/flute/liner/flute/liner) |
| Common Flute Profiles | B, C, and E flute | BC and AC flute |
| Approx. Board Thickness | 1/8" to 3/16" | 1/4" to 3/8" |
| Common ECT | 32, with 44 as a stronger grade | 44 or 48 |
| Liner Material | Kraft or white kraft | Kraft or white kraft |
| Box Style | RSC | RSC |
| Rated Capacity | Ask the supplier | Ask the supplier |
A plain comparison to help you decide what to ask for. Pricing for both is by quote from partner suppliers.
| Factor | New Boxes | Used Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clean and uniform | Clean, but may show prior use |
| Printability | Good for custom branding | Limited; may have existing print |
| Structural Strength | As rated by the box maker | Depends on prior use; ask the supplier |
| Availability | Depends on partner suppliers | Depends on partner suppliers |
| Direct Product Contact | Check current regulations | Not recommended |
| Environmental Impact | Made from new or recycled fiber | Avoids making a new box |
| Consistency | Same from box to box | Can vary within a batch |
Reusing a box avoids making a new one, and used boxes suit many storage, moving, and shipping jobs. It can be worth asking about both.