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IBC Tote Pick-Up Guidelines: How to Ensure a Smooth and Hassle-Free Process

IBC totes are widely used for transporting and storing liquids, chemicals, and other bulk materials. However, when it comes to selling or recycling used IBC totes, it’s crucial to follow proper handling and loading procedures to prevent fines, rejected loads, or delays.

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Am I Overpaying For Pallets?: A Case Study in Smart Procurement

This case study highlights how reevaluating procurement strategies and leveraging competitive tools can generate significant cost savings for businesses. By addressing outdated contracts, exploring alternative suppliers, and tapping into online marketplaces, our client achieved a dramatic reduction in pallet costs, freeing up thousands of dollars annually.

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Announcing our 2025 Seed Fundraising Round

RePackify is excited to announce the successful close of our seed fundraising round, led by SNAK Venture Partners. This investment will accelerate our mission to streamline warehouse shipping and to make our marketplace the go to spot for all warehouse procurement.

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How Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Impact Your Packaging Costs in 2025

The U.S. government is adding a 25% tariff on products coming in from Canada and Mexico. If you rely on items like pallets, boxes, cardboard, or IBC totes, you’re likely to see a price increase. Here’s a clear look at what’s happening and what it could mean for your business.

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Full Flap Bottom vs Partial Flap Bottom Bulk Boxes

When it comes to shipping, storage, and bulk material handling, choosing the right Gaylord box is critical. Among the many options available, full flap bottom and partial flap bottom Gaylord boxes are two of the most versatile and widely used. But how do you decide which one best suits your needs?

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Is a Cardboard Baler the Right Investment for Your Business

Managing large volumes of cardboard waste can be a logistical headache for many businesses. If your operations produce significant amounts of cardboard or Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC), a cardboard baler might be the game-changing solution you need.

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Earn Extra Cash By Recycling Used Gaylord Boxes - Seller Guide

Selling used Gaylord boxes can create easy additional revenue for your facility. Standard 2-wall and 3-wall boxes in the common 48" x 40" x 36" size sell best. Clean, undamaged boxes fetch $10-12 each, while boxes with some wear still bring $2-5. A standard 53-foot trailer holds 550 flattened boxes - about 22-24 pallets with 25-30 boxes per pallet

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How to Grow Sales at a Pallet Yard

The name of the game at a pallet yard is throughput and velocity. Growing sales at a pallet yard requires a mix of strategic planning, operational efficiency, and customer-focused services. Whether you’re selling standard wooden pallets, custom measurements, or recycled products, the following steps can help boost revenue and establish your business as a go-to solution in the pallet market.

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How to Clean Wooden Pallets

This guide outlines best practices for cleaning wooden pallets in high-volume operations such as distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and large warehouses