Paper & Cardboard Scrap Guide
Know What Your Paper & Cardboard Scrap Is Really Worth
Straight answers on grading, contamination, and getting a fair price for paper and cardboard scrap — plus a faster way to actually sell it to verified buyers.
Sell Your Paper Scrap on ScrapTrade →Browse the FAQsMost scrap content treats paper and cardboard as an afterthought — why OCC prices better than mixed paper, why wet cardboard gets rejected, how e-commerce has shifted pricing. This site breaks that down question by question, written for someone about to sell, not a recycling manual.
When you’re ready to sell without driving between yards for quotes, ScrapTrade connects you directly with verified paper and cardboard buyers online — list once, compare real offers, and get paid through secure escrow instead of a handshake.
Sell Paper Scrap Without the Guesswork
Know Your Grade First
OCC, mixed paper, shredded — understand what actually determines your price before you agree to a number.
See the grading guides →Verified Buyers Only
Every buyer on ScrapTrade is business-verified before they can make an offer on your paper scrap.
See verified buyers →No Driving, No Waiting
List once, compare offers from multiple buyers, and get paid through secure escrow — not a cash handshake.
Start listing free →From Cardboard Boxes to Office Paper
Households, Shops, or Warehouses — There’s a Path for You
Households
Flattened boxes and mixed paper. A simple two-bin sort captures most of the value.
List as a household seller →Shops & Retail
Regular cardboard from deliveries? Ask about standing collection arrangements.
List as a business seller →Warehouses & Distributors
High-volume OCC generators — baling and consistent supply can mean better rates.
List as a high-volume seller →Mills & Buyers
Sourcing paper or cardboard at volume? Post what you need and let verified sellers come to you.
Source paper scrap →Common Questions
Ready to Sell Your Paper or Cardboard Scrap?
Skip the phone calls and drop-in quotes. List once on ScrapTrade and let verified buyers come to you.
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