Charlotte region, NC and SC I-85 I-77 I-40
I-85I-77I-40Charlotte region, NC and SC
We take the empties a receiving dock is tired of tripping over and supply the boxes the next plant down I-85 or I-77 is asking for, in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Empty gaylords out, the right gaylords in, across the Charlotte region
Wall counts, bottoms and footprints are the words we use. Read them on the size board.
Have ready
The Charlotte region builds trucks in Mount Holly and Gastonia, forges aerospace metal in Monroe, spins thread and yarn in Gaston County, makes fiber-optic cable in Hickory and runs plastics lines in Rowan, Lincoln and Chester counties. Distribution centers line I-85 and I-77 from Concord to Rock Hill. Much of that freight arrives in gaylords.
A single-trip triple wall box that brought in parts or resin is still a working container, and it usually leaves as OCC because nobody nearby asked for it. We exist to close that loop at home. A dry single trip box should not go straight to the baler: describe the stack and we say what it is still good for.
| Grade | What to look for | Still good for |
|---|---|---|
| Single trip | Dry, square, flaps and bottom intact | The same job again, close to new |
| Good | Scuffs, creases, old labels | Floor use, regrind, general freight |
| Functional | Heavy creasing, taped repairs | One-way internal use, scrap, film |
| Recycle only | Wet, torn, crushed, no bottom | Baling as OCC |
Walk the stack once and tick a grade for what you see. The grading guide has the four checks, and the sell page lists what to send.
Pick a footprint, then a wall count, then a bottom. Each row opens its size page. The ratings are one maker's, and wall count sets the seller ranges beside them.
| Size | Footprint | Volume | One maker's rating | Pallet fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 x 40 x 36 in | 48 x 40 in | 40 cu ft | 1,500 lb | Full 48 x 40 pallet |
| 48 x 40 x 24 in | 48 x 40 in | 26.7 cu ft | 1,500 lb | Full 48 x 40 pallet |
| 48 x 40 x 48 in | 48 x 40 in | 53.3 cu ft | 1,500 lb | Full 48 x 40 pallet |
| 48 x 48 x 36 in | 48 x 48 in | 48 cu ft | 1,400 lb | Square 48 x 48 pallet |
| 48 x 48 x 48 in | 48 x 48 in | 64 cu ft | 1,400 lb | Square 48 x 48 pallet |
| 40 x 40 x 40 in | 40 x 40 in | 37 cu ft | 1,300 lb | 40 x 40 pallet |
| 36 x 36 x 36 in | 36 x 36 in | 27 cu ft | 1,200 lb | Small square pallet |
| 40 x 30 x 30 in | 40 x 30 in | 20.8 cu ft | 1,200 lb | Compact, less than a full pallet |
| 48 x 24 x 28 in | 48 x 24 in | 18.7 cu ft | 1,200 lb | Half pallet |
| 46 x 38 x 36 in octagon | Octagon on 48 x 40 in | 36.4 cu ft | 2,200 lb | Full 48 x 40 pallet, cut corners |
Tap a city to open its page. The dashed line is the NC and SC state line, and it runs through the middle of the freight.
Schematic map, not to scale. The dashed line is the NC and SC state line.
Cities by road
The form takes a few lines. Say whether it is empties out or boxes in.
We read your stack against what plants in the region are asking for, and say plainly what does not fit.
How the boxes move is worked out once the dock and the footprint are known. No times or prices are stated here.
Start from the loaded weight. Sellers cite 800 to 1,200 lb for a 2-wall up to 2,000 to 3,000 lb for a 5-wall, and the maker's rating for the exact box is what counts. Read more.
Full flap closes the base for heavy parts and small pieces. Partial flap rides on a slip sheet and suits resin and produce. Read more.
Yes. Print and old labels usually make a box Grade B, and it can still be reused. Read more.
Wet, torn or crushed boxes are OCC. We say so when a stack is better sent to the baler. Read more.
The region runs on both sides of the NC and SC line, and Rock Hill and Fort Mill are part of our home ground. Send your ZIP. Read more.
More short answers are on the FAQ page.
The request is a bill of lading with the boxes ruled in: sell or buy, footprint, wall count, bottom, condition, quantity, ZIP and company. It is the form at the top of this page, and it is the only form on the site.
Or write to info@charlottegaylordco.com. There is no phone line or street address; we work through the form and email.