Sending Corrugate Loads Directly to a Mill to Increase Value

When corrugated material is sent through multiple intermediaries, its value often decreases due to handling costs and contamination risks. Shipping corrugate loads directly to a mill ensures cleaner material, reduces processing steps, and maximizes your return. This resource explains how direct mill delivery works and why it’s a smart strategy for improving recycling profitability.

What you’ll learn in this resource:

• Why direct mill delivery increases the value of corrugated material
• Best practices for preparing corrugate loads for mill acceptance
• How to reduce contamination and maintain fiber quality
• Steps for establishing partnerships with mills for direct shipments

Download the guide now and start improving your recycling returns with direct mill delivery.

FAQs

Why send corrugate directly to a mill?
Direct delivery eliminates middlemen, reduces handling costs, and ensures mills receive cleaner, higher-quality material.

What preparation is required for mill-ready corrugate?
Materials should be properly sorted, compacted, and free from contamination to meet mill specifications.

Does this approach save money?
Yes. By bypassing intermediaries, you reduce transportation and brokerage fees while increasing the value of your corrugated material.