Low Demand on Cardboard
The holiday season may be ramping up and boxes may be arriving on our doorsteps, but the cardboard market is suffering from low demand. The cardboard market was booming during the COVID-19 pandemic because so many people at home were ordering things online and therefore using a lot of cardboard. However, the drop off has impacted the cardboard industry in an unexpected way. Not only is there less demand, but the excess supply is causing problems. It’s costing a lot of money to take care of all that cardboard. If there is too much cardboard what happens with the cardboard that needs to be recycled?
Impacts to Recycling
Cardboard market conditions are causing businesses to turn to charging for recycling. Pacific Steel & Recycling is adding a 3 cent charge per pound for their recycling services. Recycling cardboard is actually a market with little monetary incentive for companies. The cost to recycle is high and the demand is low, which only drives prices down. While the charge may not be a permanent fixture it does turn a possibility into a reality. Charging to recycle could reduce recycling, but it would increase waste and in turn could affect the price of cardboard for producers and consumers. Many places may be charging to take your cardboard boxes, especially during this holiday season when everyone has increased cardboard they need to get rid of. Don’t be desperate to get rid of your boxes responsibly this season, instead turn to Leader Box Corp.
Leader Box Corp Takes Used Boxes AND Will Pay You
Leader Box Corp has been buying and selling packaging supplies and boxes in the Midwest for over sixty years. No matter market fluctuations, Leader Box Corp has been here for the community and will continue to provide a cardboard box service at no extra charge. We will gladly take your gently used boxes to not only save the planet but to save the recycler and the buyer money. In fact, Leader Box Corp will pay you for your gently used boxes. By recycling gently used boxes, Leader Box Corp can prevent the pile ups happening at mills and can pass the benefits onto the customer. Don’t think twice and bring about your holiday boxes for a little holiday bonus in your pocket.