Cardboard: Baler vs Bins for E-Commerce and Retail

Cardboard piles up fast in e-commerce and retail back rooms. Here is a quick way to decide between bins and a baler.

When bins are fine

• 1-2 full 660L or 1100L bins per week.
• Irregular delivery days; volume swings with promotions.
• Limited space for equipment or power.

When to move to a baler

• 3+ full 1100L bins of cardboard every week.
• Consistent delivery schedule and space for a baler footprint.
• Desire for rebates or fewer truck visits.

Cost signals

• Paying for half-empty cardboard lifts? Consider a baler.
• If general waste is heavy, separate cardboard first-it usually cuts total waste spend by 10-25%.
• Keep cardboard clean and flat; avoid food-soiled boxes.

Unsure which way to go? Send weekly box photos and delivery days via Contact. We will recommend bins or a baler with clear costs.