Moving and shipping generate a huge amount of cardboard and paper waste. Instead of throwing away used boxes and packing materials, recycling them helps businesses save money, supports sustainability, and reduces landfill waste. At Mississauga Cartons, we’ve seen firsthand how reusing and recycling packaging makes a difference—both for our customers and the planet.
Why Recycle Boxes and Paper?
1. Cost Savings for Businesses & Home Movers
Recycled boxes are just as strong as new ones but cost significantly less. Many businesses discard perfectly good boxes simply because they no longer need them. By purchasing quality used boxes, companies and individuals can cut packaging costs by 30-50% while still protecting their goods.
- Manufacturer overruns & misprints – Brand-new boxes sold at discount prices
- Gently used cartons – Inspected for damage, cleaned, and ready for reuse
- Bulk savings – Ideal for businesses that ship frequently
2. Reduces Environmental Waste
Cardboard and paper make up nearly 40% of landfill waste. Recycling boxes keeps them in use longer, reducing:
- Deforestation (Fewer trees cut down for new cardboard)
- Energy consumption (Recycling uses less energy than manufacturing new boxes)
- Landfill overflow (Cardboard takes years to decompose)
At our retail store, we rescue thousands of boxes from businesses and manufacturers, ensuring they get reused instead of trashed.
3. Supports a Circular Economy
When you recycle or buy used boxes, you:
- Help other businesses get affordable packaging
- Keep materials in use instead of wasting them
- Reduce demand for new cardboard production
Our Bin Service Recycling program makes it easy for companies to collect and recycle cardboard waste efficiently.
How You Can Recycle Packaging
- Sell Us Your Used Boxes – We buy back quality cartons
- Purchase Recycled Boxes – Save money with inspected used boxes
- Use Our Bin Service – For businesses with large cardboard waste
- Choose Eco-Friendly Packing – Opt for shredded core, kraft paper, or reused bubble wrap
Final Thoughts
Recycling boxes and paper isn’t just good for the environment—it’s a smart financial decision. Whether you’re a business looking to cut costs or a homeowner preparing for a move, choosing recycled packaging helps keep materials in use and reduces waste.
Need affordable, eco-friendly boxes?
Visit our Mississauga showroom or call 905-276-7929 to explore our selection of recycled and overstock packaging solutions!