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Built for returns from day one.

Mixed Grade B/C inventory engineered for the inbound returns workflow. Reverse-logistics infrastructure that turns your outbound packaging into a recoverable asset.

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Primary products we ship.

  • Mixed Grade B/C Gaylord boxes
  • Open-top format for fast load-out
  • Lighter-wall stock for under-50-lb-per-box returns
  • Bulk pallet supply
  • Reverse-logistics pickup and processing

Typical specs.

  • Mixed grade inventory for cost-efficient returns staging
  • Open-top to minimize unload time
  • Wood pallets, not plastic (returns rarely justify plastic cost)
  • Recurring pickup of empties on a fixed cadence

Why we fit.

Returns processing has wear characteristics that punish high-end packaging. The math of using A-grade or new boxes for returns staging is bad — they get damaged on the first cycle. Grade B and C reclaimed inventory is the right tool. Cheaper, more durable to abuse, and recyclable when retired.

Where we don't fit.

For returns destined for re-sale through brand channels, the outbound packaging from your facility back to the customer might require new corrugate. We supply the inbound side, not the outbound brand-facing side.

Snapshot numbers.

MetricValue
Grade mix50% B, 50% C
FormatMostly open-top
Pickup cadenceWeekly or biweekly
Cost vs new for returns~55% lower per cycle

How we typically onboard a Returns customer.

  1. First inquiry. You email us. We respond same business day.
  2. Spec conversation. Short back-and-forth to nail down what you need.
  3. Sample order. One pallet or partial trailer to test fit.
  4. Quarterly cadence. If the sample works, we move to recurring orders.
  5. Net-30 terms. After a clean second on-time transaction.
  6. Closed-loop conversation. Once volume is established, we talk about whether a reverse-logistics program makes sense.

Frequently asked.

Can you co-locate inventory at my facility?

For high-volume accounts (5,000+ boxes/month), we can pre-position a recurring inventory at your dock. Logistics handled month-to-month.

Do you buy back the boxes my returns center generates?

Yes — see our buy-from-you service. Recurring monthly buybacks are a common pairing with our returns supply.

Can the same boxes go back out as fresh packaging after a wash?

Sometimes. Open-top returns boxes are usually too cosmetically used for resale staging. Lidded boxes have a better chance. We'll regrade and tell you what each load can support.

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