How Much Money Is a Cardboard Bale Worth?

Value of Cardboard Bales

• Cardboard bales are valuable materials for new cardboard.
• The price of a bale fluctuates roughly between $20 and $210 per metric ton.
• Baling cardboard makes it easier to transport, store, and reduces volume.
• The baled cardboard is often tied and can be sold for profit.

Earnings and Pricing

• You could earn $60.00 to $420 per pickup at a rate of 6 bales.
• Cardboard is going for $10.00-$70.00 per bale depending on location.
• The price for recycled cardboard is 1/2 cent to 3 cents per pound.
• Tell the recycling center cardboard quantity before bringing it in because some centers only recycle above a minimum weight.

Business Considerations

• If you own a business producing cardboard waste, you can create bales and sell them to a collection service for a fee.
• Investing in a baler machine reduces hauling costs 80% – 90% because volume gets reduced the same.
• If disposing over 10 tons monthly, consider baling cardboard and purchasing/leasing a baler.