How Much Is a Bale of Paper Worth?

Overview of Cardboard Recycling for Profit

  • Cardboard Bale Value

    • Cardboard prices range from $10-$70 per bale
    • Earnings of $60-$420 per pickup at 6 bales
    • Recycling cardboard is usually profitable
    • $1,000-$2,000 per ton for 50 cents-$1 per pound
  • Efficiency of Baling Cardboard

    • Baled cardboard takes less space and is ready for recycling machines
    • Recycling companies pay more for baled cardboard
    • Consider baling if disposing over 10 tons monthly
    • A bale holds 5,000 sheets of paper
  • Costs and Profitability

    • Baling machines cost $180,000-$1 million
    • Leasing is around $300 monthly
    • Profit is minimal after costs
    • Check local prices to maximize profit
  • Additional Recycling Information

    • Recycled paper earns $20-$25 per ton on average
    • Mixed paper earns around $12 per ton
    • Recycling cans earns up to 60 pence per kilogram in the UK
    • Flattening boxes neatly maximizes value
    • Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 mature trees

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