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Turning Waste into Value

The UCB Mission

Our Mission

Creating profit by reducing waste… with integrity and transparency.

Vision

As a contributor to UCBEnvironmental, to create $1,000,000,000 ($1B) in net savings for our client base, by reducing waste (cost) and increasing recycling and reuse (revenue).​

Passion

Creating profit by reusing industrial boxes.

Niche

Using technology to make reuse accessible and easy.

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Sustainability Meets Savings

A better box solution

Who

Since 2006, our passion has been creating profit by reducing waste, leveraging technology to make reuse accessible and easy.

What

We buy used gaylord totes and used shipping boxes from large companies for premiums above recycling rebates. We inspect, sort, separate, palletize, inventory, and resell them for cheaper than the cost of buying new.

Why

Because the world deserves a smarter solution than immediately recycling the over 70 million tons of cardboard packaging manufactured annually after just 1 use - one that benefits the planet, its people, and the bottom line.

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How

UsedCardboardBoxes, founded in 2006, is the largest processor of USED gaylord totes, produce totes, resin/octo-bins and shipping boxes in North America. We pay more than recycling rates because we don’t recycle!

We REUSE, RESELL and RETURN them, as boxes, right here in the US. USED totes are sold to major retailers for reverse logistics, or to large scrap processors (metal, plastic, paper, etc.) to sort/transport commodities. USED shipping boxes are sold to major retailers for distribution from DC to store and many are used to create UCB’s eco-friendly moving kits, sold online. As a closed-loop RETURN program, gaylords or boxes can be sorted, inspected, palletized, inventoried and RETURNED back to the original vendor for reuse, saving everyone time, money, and trees.

How it Works

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Core Values

Built on values, powered by people

Reliability

You can count on me — every time.

We follow through on what we say. We meet deadlines, hit deliverables, and show up for each other without excuses. People don’t have to double-check our work — they know it’ll be done right, and done on time.

Transparent Integrity

We do the right thing — and say the real thing.

We tell the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. We don’t hide bad news, sugarcoat results, or operate in the dark. Our honesty builds trust, and our ethics are non-negotiable — even when no one is watching.

Bold, Relentless Passion

We care too much to stay quiet.

We bring energy, urgency, and fearless ideas. We advocate for better, challenge old ways, and push ourselves and each other — not out of ego, but because we give a damn. Passion isn’t just allowed — it’s expected.

Own the Outcome

We don’t pass the buck — we finish the job.

If it’s yours, you finish it. No blame, no finger-pointing, no dropped balls. We take responsibility for results, not just tasks — and we own the outcome even when it’s hard or messy.

We Protect What We've Built

We don’t risk the team, the mission, or the brand.

We act in the best interest of UCB — not just ourselves. That means keeping promises, protecting our people, safeguarding our reputation, and thinking long-term. We protect what others have worked hard to build.

FITFO (Figure It The F Out)

We don’t stall, we solve.

We take initiative, get creative, and move fast. We don’t sit around waiting for perfect answers — we find a way forward. Scrappy beats stuck, and progress beats perfection.

Be Better Tomorrow

We’re not finished products.

We seek feedback, embrace challenge, and push to improve. We’re coachable, curious, and hungry to learn — not because we fall short, but because we know we can always do better.

UCBEnvironmental

A family of companies focused on Sustainable Sustainability™

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UsedCardboardBoxes

UsedCardboardBoxes.com was founded in 2006 and is the largest processor of USED gaylord totes, produce totes, resin/octo-bins and shipping boxes in North America.

UCBPalletSolutions

UCBPalletSolutions is your one-stop destination to buy or sell quality USED pallets.

UCBOrganicWaste

UCBOrganicWaste is championing organic recycling to divert organic waste from landfills and maximize the value of nutritional “waste.”

UCBTrading

UCBTrading utilizes our national database of waste haulers, recyclers, logistics companies / 3PLs and specialists to move specific, one-off and non-conventional commodities to the best outlets.

UCBZeroWaste

UCBZeroWaste designs, implements and runs large-scale, fully-managed zero waste programs that reduce waste (cost) and increase recycling & reuse (revenue).

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