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8840 N Ramsey Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
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Eco-Friendly Packaging
We Give Boxes a Second Life
Portland's leading source for buying, selling, and recycling used corrugated and gaylord boxes. Save money and the planet with every order.
Who We Are
Portland's Circular Box Economy Starts Here
Every year, millions of perfectly good boxes end up in landfills — boxes that still have years of useful life left. At Portland Boxes, we intercept those boxes, inspect them, grade them, and give them a second chance.
Founded in 2019, we have grown from a single pickup truck to a 15,000 sq ft warehouse operation serving 500+ businesses across the Portland metro area. We buy, sell, recycle, transport, and refurbish used corrugated boxes and gaylord boxes — creating a truly circular supply chain.
Whether you are a small e-commerce shop or a large manufacturing operation, we have the right box at the right price — and every purchase you make with us keeps packaging out of landfills and trees in the ground.
2.4M+
Boxes saved from landfills
500+
Businesses served in Portland
99.3%
Landfill diversion rate
15K
Sq ft warehouse facility
Our Process
The Box Lifecycle
Every box that passes through our facility follows a rigorous six-step journey from collection to reuse. This is how we keep millions of boxes out of landfills every year.
01
Collection
We pick up used boxes from businesses across the Portland metro area. Our fleet of trucks runs daily routes, ensuring no reusable box is left behind.
02
Inspection
Each box is carefully examined for structural integrity, wall strength, and contamination. Only boxes that pass our 12-point inspection move forward.
03
Sorting
Boxes are sorted by size, wall type, strength rating, and condition grade. Our warehouse holds 200+ distinct size categories at any time.
04
Refurbishment
Repairable boxes are restored to like-new condition — tape removed, flaps re-scored, corners reinforced. We breathe new life into every box we can.
05
Resale
Quality-checked boxes are graded A through D and offered at 40-60% below new box prices. Same performance, fraction of the cost and environmental impact.
06
Reuse
Boxes begin a new chapter with a new owner, reducing waste and saving resources. When they come back to us, the cycle continues — that is the circular economy.
Our Impact
Numbers That Matter
Every box reused is a step toward a greener Portland. Here is the impact we have made together.
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Boxes Saved From Landfills
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Trees Preserved
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CO2 Emissions Prevented
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Customer Satisfaction Rate
Quality Guarantee
Our Box Grading System
Every used box we sell is professionally graded on a transparent A-D scale. You always know exactly what you are getting — no surprises, no guesswork.
A
Like New
Minimal signs of use. No printing, clean surfaces. Perfect for retail and customer-facing shipments.
B
Good
Light wear, may have minor marks. Structurally sound. Great for e-commerce and business shipping.
C
Fair
Moderate wear, visible printing or labels. Reliable for storage, internal moves, and non-customer-facing use.
D
Used
Heavy wear but functional. Best for padding, packing material, or short-term storage. Maximum savings.
Our grading is conservative — many of our Grade B boxes would be considered like-new by competitors. Learn more about grades
Products
Find What You Need
From single boxes to full truckloads, we have the right solution for your packaging needs.
Services
Complete Box Lifecycle Services
We handle every stage of the box lifecycle — buying, selling, recycling, transporting, and refurbishing. One partner for all your packaging needs.
The Science
Why Used Boxes Matter
The environmental cost of new cardboard production is staggering. Every box reused avoids all of these impacts.
17
Trees saved per ton of reused cardboard
7,000
Gallons of water saved per ton
4,100
kWh of energy saved per ton
60%
Less CO2 than virgin production
5-7x
Times a box can be reused before recycling
80M
Tons of cardboard waste generated in the US yearly
Why Portland Boxes
The Smarter Choice for Packaging
Save Up to 60%
Used boxes cost a fraction of new ones, without sacrificing quality. Every dollar saved goes back to your business.
Same-Day Delivery
Our fleet covers the entire Portland metro area. Order by noon, get your boxes by end of day. No minimum order required.
Zero-Waste Certified
We divert 99.3% of materials from landfills. Boxes that cannot be reused are responsibly recycled into new paper products.
Portland Born & Grown
A locally owned business supporting Portland's circular economy and keeping resources in our community since 2019.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
Join 500+ Portland businesses that trust us for their packaging needs.
Portland Boxes saved us thousands on shipping materials. The quality of their used boxes is outstanding — our customers can't even tell the difference from new.
Michelle Brennan
Bridgetown Ceramics Co.
Same-day delivery has been a game changer for our warehouse operations. We never worry about running out of boxes, and the savings go straight to our bottom line.
Derek Hawkins
Rainier Fulfillment Group
I love that we can sell our extra boxes back to them. It's a true circular economy and my accountant loves the extra revenue stream.
Amanda Kowalski
Division Street Vintage
Their gaylord boxes are perfect for our production floor. Heavy-duty, consistent quality, and a fraction of what we used to pay for new ones.
Craig Ellison
Stumptown Industrial Supply
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Serving the Entire Portland Metro
Our fleet delivers daily to businesses across the Portland metropolitan area. Same-day delivery for orders placed before noon.
Portland
Beaverton
Hillsboro
Gresham
Lake Oswego
Tigard
Tualatin
Oregon City
Vancouver, WA
Visit Our Warehouse
8840 N Ramsey Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Inside Our Operation
See Our Warehouse in Action
From inspection to delivery, every box passes through our 15,000 sq ft Portland facility.
Our Facility
15,000 Sq Ft of Organized Inventory
Over 200 box sizes sorted, graded, and ready to ship. Our warehouse is the largest used box facility in Portland.
Quality Control
12-Point Inspection
Sustainability
99.3% Landfill Diversion
Delivery Fleet
Same-Day Portland Metro
Industrial Scale
Gaylord & Bulk Supply
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