OCC Bales — 100% Cardboard Waste Paper

OCC bales are compressed, wire-bound bundles of Old Corrugated Containers — used cardboard boxes collected from warehouses, retailers, and manufacturers. They are compacted into mill-grade blocks that are easier to store, transport, and feed directly into paper mill recycling streams.

Typical mill-grade OCC bales weigh between 800 and 1,400 lbs, depending on the baler equipment used, compression density, and bale dimensions. Take 2 Direct weighs every bale on-site at pickup to ensure accurate, transparent payment based on actual tonnage.

We accept #11 OCC and #12 DSOCC (double-sorted) grades, graded per ISRI specifications. These cover the majority of cardboard waste streams generated by distribution centers, retailers, e-commerce fulfillment operations, and manufacturers receiving raw materials in corrugated packaging.

Take 2 Direct picks up your baled OCC on-site, weighs and grades each load against ISRI standards, and pays market-indexed pricing directly to your business — converting a disposal cost line item into a recurring revenue stream for your facility.

Distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment centers, retail and grocery DCs, manufacturers receiving corrugated raw materials, and 3PLs typically generate the highest volumes of baled OCC, often exceeding 50+ bales per month at larger facilities.

Yes — recycling baled OCC reduces landfill tipping fees, supports zero-waste-to-landfill initiatives, and provides documentation that can be used for Scope 3 emissions tracking and corporate ESG waste-diversion reporting requirements.