Sell OCC (Cardboard) in Georgia

BlackBridge Recycling buys old corrugated containers (OCC) from Georgia generators in truckload and LTL volumes. We service distribution centers, retail chains, big-box operations, manufacturers, and printers across Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Augusta, and statewide. Same-day quotes — call 800-449-5084.

Sell OCC (Cardboard) in Georgia

BlackBridge Recycling buys old corrugated containers (OCC) from Georgia generators in truckload and LTL volumes. We service distribution centers, retail chains, big-box operations, manufacturers, and printers across Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Augusta, and statewide. Same-day quotes — call 800-449-5084.

Georgia is one of the highest-volume OCC origination states in the U.S.

Georgia generates massive OCC volumes, driven by the Atlanta metro distribution center concentration (one of the top-3 U.S. logistics hubs), Savannah port-related warehousing and import/export operations, the Hartsfield airport cargo base, and a deep retail and manufacturing footprint. Hyundai, Kia, and their Tier suppliers move significant corrugated through receiving operations. The Atlanta DC corridor (I-75/I-85) alone produces thousands of tons of OCC daily.

OCC pricing in Georgia is supported by domestic mill demand (Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida containerboard mills all pull Southeast OCC) and by export through the Port of Savannah when international pricing wins. BlackBridge places Georgia OCC into both channels.

OCC grades we buy in Georgia

• #11 OCC (mill-grade) — clean, baled, ≤5% prohibitive
• #12 Double-Sorted OCC (DSOCC) — premium grade, ≤2% prohibitive
• Loose OCC — DC-floor pickup, baled at our facility or transferred
• Mixed paper / OCC blends — quoted as mixed
• Coated / wax-treated cardboard — limited markets, will quote

Mill-size bales (≥1,000 lbs) preferred. Trailer/cube important — we’ll work with you to maximize truck weight.

Why Georgia suppliers choose BlackBridge

• Atlanta DC fluency — we know the major retail and 3PL operations
• Direct mill placement in the Southeast containerboard belt
• Savannah port export option when international pricing wins
• Reliable carrier base — same-week pickup most ZIPs
• Net-15 to Net-30 terms for vetted accounts

Georgia OCC pricing context

Georgia OCC pricing tracks the Southeast Pulp & Paper Week / RISI Southern OCC index. #11 OCC has historically traded in a wide range — from sub-$50/ton in soft markets to over $200/ton in tight markets — averaging in the $70–$140/ton zone. #12 DSOCC pulls a $20–$40/ton premium. Pricing moves monthly to weekly with mill demand and export — call 800-449-5084 for a current bid.

FAQ — Selling OCC in Georgia

Q: Do you handle large DC and 3PL OCC programs in metro Atlanta?
A: Yes. We service major DC and 3PL operations on regular pickup schedules — daily, multiple times per week, or weekly depending on generation volume. We coordinate trailer-swap and live-load operations to fit your dock schedule.

Q: What’s the difference between #11 OCC and #12 DSOCC pricing?
A: #12 Double-Sorted OCC (≤2% prohibitive, no wax, no plastic, clean) typically nets $20–$40/ton more than #11 standard OCC. If your operation can produce DSOCC consistently, the price premium often justifies the sortation discipline. We’ll help you spec the program.

Q: Can you provide trailers for on-site bale storage?
A: Yes. For high-volume Georgia generators we drop 53-ft trailers for live-load or trailer-swap. Smaller volumes typically use box truck or LTL pickup against bale accumulation.

Q: Do you take wax-coated cardboard from cold-chain operations?
A: Wax-treated cardboard is limited because most containerboard mills won’t repulp wax. We can quote it but pricing is significantly below standard OCC. Some markets (alternative-fuel and certain regional mills) accept it — we’ll route based on what’s open.

How to sell OCC to BlackBridge — 4 steps

1. Send a spec — grade, monthly volume, photos, bale or loose
2. Get a quote — same-day to one business day
3. Schedule pickup — DC, retail, manufacturing, statewide
4. Get paid — Net-15 to Net-30 from weight ticket

Related reading

• sell-occ — full OCC program
• occ-grade-spec-guide
• contact — talk to a BlackBridge OCC buyer

Ready to sell OCC in Georgia?

Call 800-449-5084 or email info@blackbridgerecycling.com. BlackBridge Recycling — buying OCC from Georgia generators since 2011.

Get a quote on your OCC

or call 800-449-5084