Upcycled Goods
Products made from retired board — dunnage, divider kits, planters, craft & maker packs.
Request upcycled goods
Tell us quantity, grade and destination — we'll send firm, freight-included pricing for upcycled goods.
- ♻ Landfill-free
- 48-hr quotes
- Nationwide freight
CircularUpcycled Goods — inspected, graded and ready to ship.Upcycled goods are what we make from board that has reached the end of its shipping life but is still too good to pulp: shredded and pad dunnage, reusable divider kits, biodegradable planters, and craft/maker packs. It is the final loop before recycling.
Products made from retired board — dunnage, divider kits, planters, craft & maker packs. We inspect, sort and pack every load ourselves, so what arrives on your dock is exactly what we quoted — no surprise crush, no mystery moisture, no re-sorting on your floor.
Get freight-included pricing →Why buyers choose it
- Diverts even end-of-life board from the baler
- Plastic-free void fill and protection
- Compostable garden and seed-start products
- Bulk craft and education packs
Best for
- Plastic-free packers
- Schools & makers
- Community gardens
- Fulfillment void-fill
Specifications
- DunnageShredded, pad & wound void-fill
- DividersCustom partition & cell kits
- GardenSeed-start planters & mulch board
- MakerCraft sheets, model & prototype stock
Industries that put upcycled goods to work
The same unit serves very different floors. Here is how each sector typically specs it — and what we ask about before we quote.
Curbside-recyclable, compostable void fill and protection that replaces foam and bubble.
Bulk craft and model stock at a fraction of retail — a second life for retired board.
Compostable seed-start planters and mulch board that break down into the soil.
Shredded and pad dunnage that cushions comparably to loose-fill for typical parcel weights.
Match the load to the right build
Grades and wall constructions at a glance
Two tables that settle most spec questions. Grade covers condition and price; wall covers strength. Pick one from each and you have your unit.
Condition grades — used vs. new
| Grade | Condition | What it means | Best used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Like-new | Clean liners, square corners, no significant crush. | Customer-facing shipping, demanding reuse |
| B | 1–2 prior uses | Minor cosmetic wear, sound structure. | Internal handling, storage, most bulk |
| C | Economy | Visible wear, best for light or single-cycle use. | Non-critical loads, reconditioning feedstock |
| New | First-run | Certified ECT/burst ratings available. | Food-grade, export, spec-critical loads |
Wall constructions and stacking strength
| Wall | Layers | Typical ECT | Best used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-wall | 1 fluted layer | 32–44 ECT | Light bulk, half-height bins, dividers |
| Double-wall | 2 fluted layers | 48–61 ECT | Standard Gaylords, most bulk loads |
| Triple-wall | 3 fluted layers | 67–90 ECT | Heavy or dense goods, export |
| 4-wall | 4 fluted layers | 90–110 ECT | Very heavy loads, machinery |
| 5-wall | 5 fluted layers | 110+ ECT | Extreme duty, long-haul export |
Want the full dimensional reference? See the Gaylord size chart →
What we need from you
Send these five things and we turn around a firm, freight-included quote — usually within 48 hours. The more you can tell us, the tighter the price.
- Quantity & cadence — one-time count, or a monthly volume we should hold for you.
- Grade or budget — like-new A, workhorse B, economy C, or certified new. Not sure? Describe the job and we spec it.
- Size & wall — footprint, height and how heavy the load runs.
- Destination & dock — ZIP, and whether you have a forklift or need a liftgate.
- Any compliance needs — food-grade liner, export/ISPM-15, or certified strength ratings.
FreightEvery quote is landed — freight to your dock is already in the number.
Every unit keeps fiber in the loop
Choosing reclaimed upcycled goods over first-run board avoids the water, energy and virgin pulp that a new box demands, and extends the working life of fiber that already exists. When a unit finally wears out, it does not go to landfill — it becomes dunnage, divider stock, or clean recycling feedstock. That is the whole point of the reuse-first ladder.
See our impact model →Shipped nationwide, priced landed
We move stock by LTL for pallet orders and full-truckload for bulk, and we lean on backhaul lanes to cut both cost and carbon. Pricing is always freight-included, so there is no post-quote surprise. Tell us your dock situation — forklift or liftgate — and we plan the delivery around it.
How we handle transport →Upcycled Goods — frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
Is upcycled dunnage as protective as foam?
For most parcels, yes. Shredded and pad dunnage cushions comparably to loose-fill foam for typical e-commerce weights, and it is curbside recyclable and compostable.
How is upcycled goods priced and sold?
Pricing scales with grade, wall construction, size and volume. We sell by the bundle, pallet or full truckload, and full loads always carry the lowest per-unit price because freight is spread across more units. Every quote is landed — the number you see includes freight to your dock.
What is your minimum order and lead time?
Most stock ships from a single bundle (roughly 10–15 boxes), though pallet and truckload volumes give the best economics. In-stock items typically dispatch within a few business days; recurring or spec-critical lots are scheduled to your pack line so you are never caught short.
Can I get a sample or photos before I commit?
Yes. For larger orders we send photos of the exact lot — or a small sample bundle — so you can confirm liner, corners and fit before the truck rolls. We would rather spend a day getting the spec right than ship a load that does not work for you.
How do you keep this landfill-free?
Every unit runs the reuse-first ladder: resell, then recondition, then upcycle into dunnage or divider stock, and only then recycle the spent fiber into new board. Landfill is never a destination for material we handle.
Keep exploring
Used Gaylord Boxes
Reconditioned bulk bins in Grades A–C, sold by the pallet, truckload or trailer.
Bulk containersNew Gaylord Boxes
First-run bulk bins when spec-critical loads demand certified, virgin-lined board.
ShippingCorrugated Shipping Boxes
Reclaimed and overstock shipping cartons in hundreds of sizes, by the bale or pallet.
Or browse the full product catalog, what we do, or the blog for packaging guides.