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GAYLORD BOXES TXHOUSTON · SINCE 2009
Catalogue

Everything we stock,
and why each thing exists.

Seven categories. Every one of them solves a specific physics or logistics problem — and for every one of them there is a case where you should buy something else instead. We will tell you which.

Deep stock on 48×40Same-day yard pickupOne truck, complete load
In short: graded used gaylord boxes are our core stock, backed by new made-to-spec boxes, tri-wall octagon bins, GMA and heat-treated pallets, lids, liners and accessories, plus upcycled products fabricated from board that can no longer be a box.
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Tell us what you have or what you need. A real person in Houston reads every one of these — usually within a couple of hours during dock time.

US or Canada, 10 digits — area code first.

US state or Canadian province.

ZIP like 77073, or Canadian M5V 2T6.

Whole boxes. A rough number is fine.

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Rear view of a loaded box truck holding banded bundles of knocked-down boxes and assembled bins
Load-locked and banded. Corrugated that slides in transit arrives crushed.
Rows of octagon bulk bins on wooden pallets inside the Houston warehouse, some shrink-wrapped and stacked two high
Graded stock on the floor. Every one of these has been through the six-point inspection.
01

Used Gaylord Boxes

Graded used gaylord boxes in stock in Houston: 48×40 standard, tall wall, half gaylords, 2-wall through 5-wall. Grades A, B and C with published inspection thresholds.

Grade A · B · C24″ to 48″ walls
02

New Gaylord Boxes

New 1A gaylord boxes made to your inside dimensions, wall count and flap style. For food contact, regulated packaging and customer-facing shipments.

Made to your IDFull published ratings
03

Box Types & Styles

Every gaylord box style explained: 2-wall to 5-wall, RSC, full-overlap, HSC with telescoping cap, sleeves, octagons and bulk bins — and which one your material wants.

2-wall to 5-wallRSC · FOL · HSC · sleeve
04

Octagon Bins

Eight-sided tri-wall octagon bins for resin, grain, powders and free-flowing solids. Better under vibration than square boxes, with liner and cap options in stock.

Tri-wall construction2,500–4,000 lb
05

Pallets

GMA 48×40 pallets in A and B grade, heat-treated export pallets and plastic pallets, sold alongside bulk boxes so one truck delivers a complete load.

GMA 48×40 A & BHeat-treated / ISPM-15
06

Lids, Liners & Accessories

Telescoping lids, pallet caps, anti-static and food-grade liners, corner boards, banding and label pockets — stocked in Houston alongside our box inventory.

Lids & pallet capsAnti-static liners
07

Upcycled Goods

Standard products made from recovered corrugated: cell dividers, layer pads, pallet caps, corner protectors, cut-down bins and display bases. 40–70% below new board.

40–70% below new boardDays, not weeks
Quick reference

Stocked footprints at a glance

The full chart has capacities, truckload counts and a dedicated page for each size — including the reason that size exists at all.

Size (ID)FamilyCapacityVolumeStock level
48″ × 40″ × 36Standard 48×401,200 – 2,800 lb40 cu ftDeep stock
48″ × 40″ × 30Standard 48×401,000 – 2,000 lb33.3 cu ftDeep stock
48″ × 40″ × 24Standard 48×40900 – 1,800 lb26.7 cu ftRegular stock
48″ × 40″ × 42Tall & extra-tall1,800 – 3,000 lb46.7 cu ftRegular stock
48″ × 40″ × 48Tall & extra-tall2,500 – 4,000 lb53.3 cu ftRegular stock
40″ × 48″ × 45Tall & extra-tall2,400 – 3,400 lb50 cu ftSeasonal
41″ × 28″ × 25Half & quarter700 – 1,400 lb16.6 cu ftRegular stock
30″ × 30″ × 30Half & quarter500 – 900 lb15.6 cu ftRegular stock
45″ × 30″ × 45Oversize & odd1,500 – 2,200 lb35.2 cu ftSeasonal
47″ × 38″ × 44Oversize & odd2,000 – 3,000 lb45.5 cu ftSeasonal
48″ × 48″ × 40Oversize & odd2,800 – 4,500 lb53.3 cu ftMade to order
48″ × 40″ × 40Octagon2,500 – 4,000 lb44.4 cu ftRegular stock

Not sure which category you need?

Describe the material, the weight and where the box is going. We will tell you what to order — including when the answer is 'buy the cheaper thing'.

Quick reference

Every number on this site, on one screen

The numbers we get asked for most

Standard size
48" × 40" × 36"
Standard volume
40 cu ft nominal
Usable volume
80–85% of nominal
Capacity range
900 – 4,500 lb
Per 53′ trailer, KD
≈ 480 boxes
Per 53′ assembled
26 pallet positions
Overhang penalty
≈ 20% per inch
Humidity at 90% RH
≈ 50% strength
Trips per box
3–6 when handled well
New box CO₂e
≈ 13 lb
Reuse cycle CO₂e
≈ 1.2 lb
OCC per 53′ trailer
≈ 20 tons

Stocked sizes, capacities and truckload counts

Inside dimensionsVolumeCapacityPer 53′ KDStock
48″ × 40″ × 3640 cu ft1,200 – 2,800 lb480Deep stock
48″ × 40″ × 3033.3 cu ft1,000 – 2,000 lb540Deep stock
48″ × 40″ × 2426.7 cu ft900 – 1,800 lb600Regular stock
48″ × 40″ × 4246.7 cu ft1,800 – 3,000 lb420Regular stock
48″ × 40″ × 4853.3 cu ft2,500 – 4,000 lb360Regular stock
40″ × 48″ × 4550 cu ft2,400 – 3,400 lb390Seasonal
41″ × 28″ × 2516.6 cu ft700 – 1,400 lb900Regular stock
30″ × 30″ × 3015.6 cu ft500 – 900 lb1100Regular stock
45″ × 30″ × 4535.2 cu ft1,500 – 2,200 lb560Seasonal
47″ × 38″ × 4445.5 cu ft2,000 – 3,000 lb400Seasonal
48″ × 48″ × 4053.3 cu ft2,800 – 4,500 lb320Made to order
48″ × 40″ × 4044.4 cu ft2,500 – 4,000 lb400Regular stock

Inside dimensions. Outside runs ½″ to 1½″ larger per dimension depending on wall count — use OD for racking and trailer clearances. Full size chart →

Wall count and load ratings

WallsStatic loadStackTypical ECT
2-wall1,000–1,200 lb2 high48–61 lb/in
3-wall (tri-wall)1,800–2,000 lb2–3 high71–82 lb/in
4-wall2,500–3,000 lb3 high90–110 lb/in
5-wall4,000 lb+3–4 high120+ lb/in

Ratings assume dry, aligned, fully supported, short duration. Derating explained →

Grades, at a glance

GradeConditionTrips left
1AStraight from the corrugator, unused, printed or plain.4–6 trips typical
AOne fill, clean, no repairs, no cuts. The sweet spot.3–5 trips typical
BTwo or three uses. Up to two clean repairs. Structurally honest.2–3 trips typical
CWorking boxes. Cosmetically rough, structurally usable, cheap.1–2 trips typical
SCRAPEnd of life as a container. Beginning of life as fiber.Reborn as new liner within weeks

Every pass/fail threshold →

Derating factors — apply all that fit, multiplied

ConditionFactorWhy
Storage under a month×1.0No creep adjustment needed
One to six months loaded×1.4Corrugated creeps under sustained load
Over six months loaded×1.6Long-term storage
Dry warehouse×1.15Mild humidity exposure
Open dock, no A/C×1.3Most of Houston, most of the year
Outdoors or cooler×1.5Needs a lid as well

Required load = full box weight × (stack − 1) × creep × humidity. Run it automatically →

Service area and turnaround

AreaTurnaroundRegion
HoustonSame day, most ZIPsHarris County
Pasadena & Deer ParkSame dayShip Channel East
Conroe & The WoodlandsSame dayMontgomery County
Beaumont & Port ArthurNext day, scheduled routesGolden Triangle
Dallas–Fort WorthScheduled backhaul lanesNorth Texas
San Antonio & AustinScheduled lanes, 2–4 daysI-35 Corridor
Yard
1050 E Richey Rd, Houston, TX 77073
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Sunday
Closed
Telephone
None — every quote is issued in writing
Quote turnaround
One business day