Use Recycled Materials, Save Money, Change the World

Global warming, hazardous waste, rain forest loss, endangered species, acid rain, and the deterioration of the ozone layer – they seem like situations out of our control. The news will scare you into thinking that these are things that we we cannot change at this point. But together, collectively, we can make a difference. Something…

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Gaylords are a better option than plastic bins – Here’s why!

If you are a company that stores recyclables, you may not be aware of the best solution to store all your products. The most common ways to store recyclables are in either Gaylord boxes or plastic bins. Gaylord boxes are hefty corrugated containers, sometimes referred to as pallet boxes or bulk boxes. Here’s why we recommend…

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DOT Inspections Causing Decrease in Freight Flow

Found it hard to get a shipment moved in the last couple of weeks? DOT inspection sprees have been taking a major toll on freight flow – making it tricky to get shipments delivered in a timely fashion. Inspections between June 3-5 caused more than 20% of all trucks to remain off the road to…

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ALA Recycling – The Real Deal

ALA Recycling is the forefront of recycling industry ingenuity. We put that to work for you every day, in every shipment. When we partner with you we understand your current waste and recycling status, and we take the time to understand your exact requirements in our gaylord boxes. We recommend box options to optimize your yield for…

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Do you create waste in your operation?

Companies often produce recycling waste in their operations. Many companies create non-reusable material and lost profits due to a number of factors. Waste Paper, Scrap Plastic, Cardboard, Textile Waste, and discarded packaging materials also generate costly disposal fees. By using heavy duty gaylord boxes for your waste storage, you can maximize your warehouse space, and…

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What are Gaylord Boxes Used For?

Using Gaylord Boxes A pallet-size Gaylord box, sometimes referred to as a bulk box, can be used for a variety of purposes. These boxes are mainly used for industry purposes because they are able to hold heavier items. It’s also beneficial to use these types of boxes because you can use them multiple times! Gaylord…

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A Background of Gaylord boxes

A Background of Gaylord boxes   A Gaylord Box is a pallet-size box that can be used for storage and shipping of bulk materials and scrap. A Gaylord box can be also known as a triple-wall corrugated box, bulk box, bulk bin, skid box, or tote box. The first bulk bins were originally manufactured by…

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Gingerbread House Gaylord Box

ALA Recycling would like to send a HUGE thank you to Westford Preschool for allowing us to be part of this year’s holiday project! Led by their excellent teachers Mrs. Buliszak, Mrs. Kinnunen, and Mrs. Harding – the students were able to turn one of our Gaylord Boxes into a beautiful life-sized Gingerbread House! We can’t…

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Gaylord Boxes and Halloween a perfect match

You already know some of the great uses of Gaylord Boxes, from packing, to moving, to storing but did you know they can make great Halloween costumes too 🙂 That’s right; get your used or new Gaylord box now and transform into a robot, a cow girl and everything in between. We carry so many…

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Welcome to the New ALA Website

In a world that is constantly looking to reduce waste there is only one answer…Gaylord Boxes! Serving multiple purposes, Gaylord Boxes are a great way to safely store and transport recyclable waste anywhere. Another great characteristic of a Gaylord Box is they come in different sizes and shapes; making them tailored to any job. Have…

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