Fast Facts

Corrugated Boxes
OCC = Old Corrugated Containers

Generated:
• 29.7 million tons or 12.6 percent by weight*
• 204.2 pounds per person per year *
• 33 million tons in 2004 (industry data)

Recycled:
• 21.2 million tons or 71.3 percent *
• 24 million tons or percent in 2003 (industry data)

Recycled Content:
• Generally less than 40%
• A greater percentage of recycled content is found in the corrugated medium than liner board
Composted
• If correctly shredded, OCC is highly compostable

Density:
• Landfilled OCC weights 750 lbs/cubic yard
• Loose, unbaled OCC weighs 50 – 100 pounds/cubic yard
• Baled OCC weighs 1,000 – 1,200 pounds/cubic yard

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