Box styles we stock.
RSC stands for Regular Slotted Container — the most common corrugated carton shape in the world, with four top flaps that meet in the middle. HSC is Half Slotted, open on top. FOL is Full Overlap, used when extra stacking strength is needed. If those acronyms don’t mean anything to you, our glossary has plain-English definitions.
Conditions.
- First use — the box was shipped once and returned. Indistinguishable from new for almost any application.
- Second use — opened, scuffed, maybe has a label residue. Fully structural. Our most popular tier for warehouses.
- Third use — visibly worked. Great for dunnage, move-outs, internal transfers. We quote these by the skid.
Common sizes we have on the floor.
| L × W × H (inches) | Wall | ECT | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 12 × 12 | Singlewall | 32 | E-commerce, mailers |
| 18 × 18 × 18 | Singlewall | 32 | General shipping |
| 24 × 24 × 24 | Doublewall | 48 | Heavy shipping |
| 30 × 12 × 12 | Singlewall | 32 | Tall/thin products |
| 24 × 18 × 12 | Singlewall | 32 | Medium bulk, storage |
| 36 × 24 × 24 | Doublewall | 48 | Furniture, parts |
How we sell them.
Everything here ships on a 48" pallet, stretch-wrapped, ready to forklift off the back of a dry van. Minimums are one skid for delivered orders. Need more than a truckload? We broker intermodal.
Pricing context.
Reclaimed RSC pricing is much lower than reclaimed gaylord pricing because the per-unit material is so much smaller. A standard 18"×18"×18" doublewall RSC averages $0.85 to $1.40 per unit in our reclaimed inventory, compared to $2.50–$3.50 for new from a converter. Smaller and larger footprints scale roughly proportionally.
How RSCs differ from gaylords in handling.
The main difference is that RSCs are individual shipping cartons, not bulk containers. They get filled with product, sealed, labeled, and shipped to the next stop. Gaylords are reusable bulk bins designed to be moved by forklift between staging points. The line between them is fuzzy — large RSCs and small gaylords overlap in the middle — but the operational role is different and the pricing is wildly different.
Common applications for reclaimed RSCs.
- E-commerce shipping cartons for businesses that don’t need branded packaging.
- Internal moves and warehouse transfers.
- Storage containers for slow-moving inventory.
- Move-out boxes for office relocations.
- Donation bins for non-profits and community drives.
- School and event organizing applications.
Reclaimed RSC FAQ.
Are the boxes structurally sound for shipping?
Yes. Our reclaimed RSCs are graded A, B, or C just like our gaylords, and we don’t ship anything below grade C. For customer-facing shipments we recommend grade A; for internal moves grade B or C is fine.
Will the boxes have markings from previous use?
Sometimes. Grade A stock is the cleanest. Grade B may have label residue or printer marks. Grade C will have visible signs of use including dock rash and stamp marks. If a clean appearance matters, order grade A.
Can I order in mixed footprints?
Yes — mixed-footprint pallets are common. Just specify the quantities you want of each size and we’ll build the pallet to spec.
What about specialty die-cut shapes?
We occasionally have specialty die-cut stock from converter returns or customer overruns. Inventory is sporadic — email us with what you’re looking for and we’ll let you know what’s on the floor.