What type cardboard is suitable for going into a baler?
To learn which cardboard is best suited for baling and recycling, check out this quick guide.
Compact cardboard with flexible balers
Companies that deal with large volumes of cardboard trash often choose to invest in balers. These machines make handling cardboard easier, cut down on clutter, and support sustainability by ensuring more material gets recycled. Cardboard balers are widely used across industries including manufacturing, food service, retail, healthcare, education, and printing.
A baler can process nearly every type of cardboard, no matter the shape, thickness, or condition. From full boxes to sheets, plates, tubes, paperboard, and fibreboard – all of these can be efficiently compacted inside a baler.
“Cardboard balers are highly adaptable and can compact nearly every kind of cardboard. However, there are a few best practices you should follow to make the material easier to recycle.”
Recycling cardboard matters
Cardboard is a valuable, high-grade material – and recycling it is always the smart choice. In fact, many businesses are willing to purchase cardboard trash, which means that over time it can even provide a steady source of income.
While balers can technically compress contaminated, wet, or laminated cardboard, recyclers typically view this material as less desirable. To get the best return and ensure recycling value, clean and dry cardboard is always preferred.
Best practices for baling cardboard
- Keep It Consistent – While a baler can handle different shapes and grades of cardboard together, recyclers place higher value on bales that are made up of mostly one type of cardboard.
- Prevent Contamination – Cardboard that has touched food or liquids is considered contaminated and can’t be recycled effectively. Always separate clean cardboard from food-soiled material.
- Avoid Mixing Materials – Cardboard that includes plastic coatings, laminated layers, etc. will lower the overall quality and value of the bale. Stick to plain cardboard whenever possible.
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