Two flavors.
- Scheduled recurring pickup. Same day each week or month. We pre-position the trailer the night before and load in the morning.
- On-demand pickup. One-off cleanout. Typically scheduled 3–7 business days from request.
What happens on-site.
- Our driver checks in at your dock office.
- We'll load with your forklift or ours (if site permits).
- Load is photographed, weighed if needed, BOL signed.
- Driver leaves. You go back to whatever you were actually trying to do.
Pickup pricing.
If the boxes are resale-quality, our buyout often covers the cost of the pickup. If they're recycling-only, we'll quote a per-pull rate that's typically below a dumpster pull at landfill rates. We don't hide the math.
Volume thresholds for on-site pickup.
Pickup economics depend mostly on how much we can recover from the load and how far we have to drive. Here's the rough threshold matrix.
| Distance from yard | Resale-quality minimum | Recycle-only minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Under 25 mi | ~30 boxes | ~100 lbs |
| 25 – 50 mi | ~50 boxes | ~500 lbs |
| 50 – 100 mi | ~100 boxes | ~1,200 lbs |
| 100 – 200 mi | ~250 boxes | ~2,500 lbs |
| 200+ mi | Quote case-by-case | Generally not feasible |
What we need from your facility.
For pickup to go smoothly, here are the things we need to know in advance.
- Dock type. Standard dock-high, ground-level, or no dock (we'll need a forklift on site).
- Dock hours. When can a truck arrive and leave? Some facilities have narrow windows.
- Loading help. Will your team load us, or do we bring our own forklift?
- Access. Are there gates, security check-ins, or specific instructions for the driver?
- Surface. Concrete, gravel, or asphalt? Some loaders care; ours don't much.
- Photo. If you can send a photo of the dock and the staging area, we'll match the right truck and trailer to your spot.
Scheduled vs on-demand compared.
Both work. They suit different operations.
| Dimension | Scheduled recurring | On-demand |
|---|---|---|
| Lead time | Pre-positioned night before | 3 – 7 business days |
| Best for | Volume above 200 boxes/month | One-off cleanouts |
| Pricing | Per-pull at locked rate | Quote per dispatch |
| Buyout payment | Monthly net | On the dock |
| Operational simplicity | Highest — predictable cadence | Lower — flexible timing |
| Common cadence | Weekly, biweekly, monthly | As needed |
What we won't pick up.
- Hazmat (Class 4–9) residue containers without verification.
- Wet, soaked, or moldy stacks below recycle-stream value.
- Loads where the staging area is not safe for forklift operation.
- Pickups requested for the same day (we need at least 24 hours unless it's a contracted program).
- Loads at facilities with active legal disputes around the inventory.
A typical first-pickup customer experience.
- You email us with photos, count, and dock info.
- We quote within 4 hours. Itemized buyout + dispatch fee.
- You accept. We schedule a date.
- Day-before reminder. Driver name, approximate arrival window, truck type.
- Pickup day. Driver arrives in the agreed window. Photo of pre-load condition. Loading begins.
- BOL signed. Driver leaves with the load.
- At our yard. Load arrives, is photographed, weighed, regraded against your earlier description.
- Within 24 hours. Settlement amount confirmed; ACH or check issued per your preference.
Frequently asked.
How fast can you do an emergency pickup?
For Milwaukee-area emergencies, sometimes same-day if the timing is right. Email with "urgent" in the subject and we'll let you know within an hour whether we can dispatch.
What if I have a mix of resale-quality and recycle-only material?
That's normal. We segregate at our regrade station after pickup. The settlement reflects the actual split.
Can you bring a baler to my site?
No — baling happens at our yard. If your facility is generating volume that would benefit from on-site baling, we'll refer you to a baler-rental partner.
How are pickups affected by seasonal demand?
November-December and end-of-quarter cleanouts are our busiest. Schedule a week or two earlier than usual to avoid the rush. More on this.