Cardboard Recycling

Transform cardboard waste into wealth. 


Cardboard boxes, cartons, and trays are an ever-present and growing fixture in many industries. They’re essential for transporting products and materials, but often end up tossed aside once they’ve made it to the final destination. Cardboard waste piles up at many facilities, creating nuisances and safety hazards. Too much of this waste ends up in landfills, putting a further burden on natural resources.

Mid America Paper Recycling helps our clients collect, sort, and store their cardboard and recycled paper waste more efficiently so it can be picked up and profitably recycled instead of ending up in landfills. We can help your facilities set up a more efficient cardboard recycling plan, based on your cardboard output and your schedule. We’ll provide training, make equipment recommendations, market the materials, and pick up the valuable cardboard with our fleet or a trusted third party carrier. 


We are experienced in working with client partners with a national and international footprint. The cardboard loads will stay out of landfills and earn you revenue, while you enjoy more efficient processes in your facilities and further progress in meeting your sustainability goals. Just like we do for clients with our paper recycling services. 


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Forms of cardboard we manage

  • Corrugated Packaging
  • Double Line Craft (DLK)
  • DSOCC
  • Liner Board
  • Loose boxes
  • Medium
  • Obsolete Boxes
  • Corrugated (OCC)
  • Recycled Liner

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Faq

  • What types of cardboard does Mid America Paper Recycling accept?

    We manage all major cardboard grades, including Corrugated Packaging (OCC), Double Line Kraft (DLK), DSOCC, Liner Board, Loose Boxes, Obsolete Boxes, Medium, and Recycled Liner. If you're unsure about a specific material, contact us and we'll assess it.

  • Can cardboard recycling actually generate revenue for my business?

    Yes. Cardboard—especially OCC—is one of the most consistently marketable recyclables. Businesses that properly collect, flatten, and store their cardboard in separated grades typically earn a predictable revenue stream from pickups. The volume and grade purity of your cardboard are the main factors determining what you earn per ton.

  • How does Mid America handle cardboard pickup?

    We build a pickup schedule around your facility's output and needs, offering trailer drops, live loads, and custom time windows. We use our company-owned fleet and select freight partners to ensure reliable, on-time pickup.

  • What's the difference between OCC and mixed cardboard?

    OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) is clean, separated corrugated cardboard and commands the highest market price. Mixed cardboard or contaminated loads fetch significantly less. Keeping OCC separated from other materials is one of the simplest ways to increase your recycling revenue.

  • Will you help us set up a cardboard recycling program from scratch?

    Absolutely. After completing a free waste audit, we'll design a complete cardboard recycling plan for your facility—including collection systems, staff training, equipment recommendations, and pickup scheduling.

  • Do you work with facilities that generate large volumes of cardboard?

    Yes. We specialize in high-volume commercial and industrial clients, including e-commerce fulfillment centers, distribution warehouses, printing and packaging firms, and manufacturers.

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