Recycling & Removal of Shipping Boxes

Recycle Shipping Boxes with Repackify

A Sustainable Solution for Your Unwanted Shipping Boxes

If you have old or damaged Shipping Boxes taking up space, Repackify offers an easy and responsible way to recycle them. Instead of sending them to landfills, we help businesses reuse, repair, or repurpose Shipping Boxes, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.

How Our Shipping Boxes Recycling Program Works

1. Submit Your Shipping Boxes Details

Let us know what types and quantities of Shipping Boxes you need to recycle. We accept various sizes and conditions, including broken or scrap Shipping Boxes.

2. Schedule a Pickup or Drop-Off

For large quantities, we offer bulk Shipping Boxes pickup in select areas. If you prefer, you can also deliver Shipping Boxes to one of our partner facilities.

3. Responsible Processing

We evaluate Shipping Boxes for reuse, repair, or recycling. Usable Shipping Boxes are refurbished, while damaged Shipping Boxes are broken down into recyclable materials.

4. Contribute to Sustainability

By recycling your Shipping Boxes with Repackify, you help reduce landfill waste, conserve resources, and promote a more sustainable supply chain.

What Types of Shipping Boxes Can Be Recycled?

We accept a variety of Shipping Boxes types, including:

Common ECT (Edge Crush Test) Values:

• ECT-23 (23 lb/in) — light packaging, small items
• ECT-32 (32 lb/in) — standard boxes for medium loads
• ECT-40 (40 lb/in) — heavy items and long-distance shipping
• ECT-44 (44 lb/in) — very heavy items and stacking
• ECT-48 (48 lb/in) — extreme shipping conditions
• ECT-51 (51 lb/in) — maximum protection for heavy loads

Typical BCT (Box Compression Test) Values:

• BCT < 250 lb — light goods, single transports
• BCT 250-400 lb — medium loads, short-term stacking
• BCT 400-600 lb — heavy items, long-term storage
• BCT 600-900 lb — industrial loads, multi-level stacking
• BCT > 900 lb — extreme conditions, particularly heavy loads

Standardized Box Sizes

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 3394 series establishes modular dimensions for transport packaging:

• 47.2" × 31.5" (main European size)
• 47.2" × 39.4" (main international size)
• 43.3" × 43.3" (alternative size)

USPS (United States)

• Small: 8⅝" × 5⅜" × 1⅝"
• Medium: 11" × 8½" × 5½"
• Large: 12" × 12" × 5½"

Standard sizes for FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon):

• Small standard: 15" × 12" × 0.75"
• Large standard: 18" × 14" × 8"
• Small oversize: 60" × 30" × 15"
• Medium oversize: 108" × 30" × 15"
• Large oversize: 108" × 40" × 80"

If you're unsure whether your Shipping Boxes can be recycled, contact us for an evaluation.