Cardboard, Paper and Pallets: Recycling Considerations for Las Vegas Businesses

Retail stores, offices, warehouses and other businesses can accumulate packaging materials faster than expected. Cardboard boxes, paper and pallets take up space when they are not managed consistently. Las Vegas Recycling (LVR) lists all three categories among the materials it buys or recycles, making them relevant subjects for a business recycling plan.

Start with the materials your business actually generates

A recycling process works best when it reflects daily operations. A receiving area may produce cardboard from deliveries; an office may collect paper; and a warehouse may set aside shipping pallets. Each stream has its own storage and handling considerations.

The goal is to make materials recognizable and easy to keep separate, not to create a complicated system that employees cannot follow. Clear collection areas can help staff distinguish recyclable materials from unrelated waste.

Cardboard and paper are related, but not identical

Shipping boxes and office paper are both recyclable when they are clean and dry. Food-soiled or coated packaging is different, so set that aside and ask us before you mix it in.

For businesses, a practical starting point is to keep packaging away from liquids and food waste when possible and ask LVR whether particular mixed paper grades are suitable.

Pallets deserve their own review

Some pallets can be used again. Broken, painted, or treated ones may still be recyclable. Tell us the condition and about how many you have.

Describe the pallets, including any that are broken or treated. We will tell you what we can take.

Match the recycling plan to the site

If the material keeps coming, pickup or a container is often easier than driving it to the yard. We will set that up around your site.

Businesses can improve internal consistency by assigning responsibility for checking collection areas and keeping recyclable materials separate from ordinary trash. A simple routine often helps more than a one-time cleanup.

Frequently asked questions

Does LVR list cardboard and paper as recyclable categories?

Yes. Both appear on its published materials pages. Contact LVR about specific grades, quantities and condition requirements.

Can a business ask about collecting pallets?

Yes. We recycle pallets and we can pick them up. Tell us the type and how many so we can schedule it.

Discuss Business Recycling With LVR

Have cardboard, paper or pallets taking up room at your Las Vegas business? Call or text 702-932-7620 to describe your materials and ask about the available recycling options.