How can I reuse or recycle … lots of cardboard tubes?
I’ve had an email from Andrew Urban:
I have something that needs to be recycle and actually is recyclable but maybe companies will charge a lot to take them.
It’s a 12″ long 3″ wide non-corrugated cardboard tube. My company uses around 3,000 a week of these tubes and we need a environmentally friendly way to dispose of them.
We have considered using a wood chipper to chop them into smaller pieces and then send them to a landfill but that will only solve our waste issue not our recycling issue.
This is probably on a lot bigger scale than most of the commenters on this site usually think about but if anyone’s got any ideas at all, post a comment below and maybe Andrew and his company will be able to scale it up and save all that landfill space.
We are in search of cardboard tubing 1 1/2″ to 2″ either inside or outside diameter and lenghts of 54″ or 60″ for our vinyl we ship out.
We reuse these between or company and others and if someone would like to help us out we could make some kind of offer to take them off you’re hands.
Please post any comments to my email please jr@rittenhouserestorations.com
Thank You
In reference to cardboard tubes, I am looking for 8 foot lengths with a diameter of 1 1/2 to 2 inches and i have a business that is in dire need of these tubes. If you have them or have a way of getting them. please contact me. thanks
Bill v. 856 813 0010
Hello,
We are a paperconverting company and converting the endreels of the printers.
We want to sell the used cores (see Photo)
lenght 84cm,124cm,164cm
thickness 13mm/15mm
insidediameter 76mm
Is there any market for this?
We have about 40/ton a month
Price cores packed(see photo) ex works loaded in a (high cube) container euro 300,-/mton.
Kind Regards,
Dirk Schot
I think the best thing here is to contact local companies that might use them due to the bulkiness of postal tubes.
Donate some to schools for crafts, you could also stuff them with waste paper and use them as paper logs as fuel.
Hi
I am looking to purchase 3″ dia cardboard cores with wall thickness of 10 to 12mm. They needs to be 16″ or longer.
If any has these cores or can point me the right direction please get in touch. asif@oscrecycling.co.uk
Thanks
Asif
I have access to hundreds or maybe thousands of thick tubes that match your description of thickness but maybe a bit larger in diameter. They can be cut to any length you need. Contact me at my email address: body-work@comcast .net and we’ll discuss it.
I have these cores in large volumes. we have so many i need more than one company to remove? please get in touch.
Regards.
rosy vacuum marvelling aggressors
We have approximately 1500 very sturdy hollow cardboard tubes per month. These are currently sent for recycling but interested in sending them for reuse. Location is Angus, Scotland
Dimensions are:
Height: 300 mm
Outer Diameter: 104 mm
Inner Diameter: 94 mm
j514651@abertay.ac.uk
Hello, we are running a childrens workshop with the local primary schools in our area and wondered if you still had your tubes available.
We are based in Fife and can collect.
Thanks
Nicola
Make
have large quantity of cardboard poles from centre
of carpets sizes 1.5m-3.00m aprox have large number of these if they are of use to anybody.
just collect them out my way for free ???
I mean recycle-connection.com. Buy and sell recyclable
carpet poles cardboard
all sizes from 5met in length and smaller.
based in syston leicestershire le7 2jt
if they are of use please contact me e.m
or ring 0116 2640745
thanks ken.
We could take about 500 per year off your hands. Where are you located?
i have a few hundred maybe a thousand cardboard cores L= 1.2m x D 2″
with a 2mm wall thickness….open to offers
Hi, i need some of these for craft stuff with kids
do you still have them and if so where are you??
thanks
alan
I’m in st.louis mo/ I have a hundred are so tube if you are interested in them.
You still around with those tubes and is it an ongoing supply. i got posters to sell in them and we are Brighton way. Colin
We have some 250/300 wound board tubes to dispose of. All are 140 cm. long.
The I.D’s are; 30.5 cm. 24 cm., and 17 cm., with a wall thickness of 5.5-6.0 mm.
(They are currently stored with the two smaller tubes in the 30.5 cm tube.
Most are in mint condition however a few have slight indentations from racking
Dear Walter, I have just read your email re the cardboard tubes. Do you still have these?
Many thanks, Bob.
I go through about 250 tubes per month if you need.
Hi
Probably a long shot – I’m looking for waste cardboard tubing and wondered if you still any going. If so please can you let me know where you are, and what dimensions you have. I’m on r_c_holmes@hotmail.com
Many thanks
Richard
For anyone with tubes (such as old carpet tubes) that they don’t need please get in contact with me. I am looking for these and would very much appreciate them! I actually came across the site whilst searching for these on Google. I live in Cardiff, but will travel to collect. I only require 5 – 10 as they are needed for a project.
Many thanks!
Sarah
…. My Email address is
mailmenow@soon.com
Hi,
I’m looking for a cardboard tubing about 10mm thick, 15cm in diameter and around 1.5m in height to make a stand with. If you are in the London area and have one lying around that you want to dispose, can you please contact me?
Thanks,
Cat
sunset1999@hotmail.com
I have hundreds of cardboard cores that vary from 3-5 feet in length, about 20 inches in diameter, and about 3/8-in thickness. Can anybody use them, or point me in the right direction of where I can recycle them?
Angelika
interested in using some of your tubes to transport kayaks in, where are you based? would need about 35ft worth.
Thanks
Sam
HI
Iam looking for cardboard tubing about 12 inch in diameter, 50 cm lentgth but can obviously cut to size from large length pieces, for a project. Newcastle/Tyneside area – can anyone help me?
I am looking for cardboard tubes that vary from 3-5 feet in length, about 20 inches in diameter, and about 3/8-in thickness. I’m in New Hope, MN. Please email me at ikolalee@gmail.com if you need them taken off you hands.
Thank you.
Lee
Please contact me if you are still interested in cardboard tubes..
Thank you,
Albert
Angelika,
Did you ever find someone to take your tubes? Please guide me in the right direction, as i have the same problem.
Thank you,
Albert
Looking for cardboard tube to ship sea kayaks in. Need to be 55cm diameter and enough to make up to 11m in length (can be sections to fit together.
Thanks
Sam
Hi,
We currently have large numbers of sturdy cardboard cores internal diameter 75mm external diameter 100 to 105mm. Varying in length from 510mm to 2050mm. Company based in Northumberland looking for regular pick ups for FOC on going recycling operation. If you are interested and can meet criteria please contact.
stephen.lowdon@sca.com
Hello all,
I’m a production artist and go thru rolls of paper like crazy…all day everyday. I use a 60″ printer…so my rolls consist of ( 36″, 38″, 50″ and 60″)
The width for 38″ is as follows:
-WIDTH: 38in
-CORE: 3in
The width for 36
-WIDTH 36in
-CORE 2in
The width for 50
-WIDTH 50in
-CORE 2in
The width for 60
-WIDTH 60in
-CORE 3in
If your interested…I’ll work with yo at a low cost.
Thanks,
D
Just wondering if anyone near Plymouth has a problem ridding themselves of cardboard tubes, I run a lighting company and these would be very useful indeed. We could collect from S Devon area and would take up to 500 or 50 a month regularly.. please contact me direct if you are able to help – genius discussion…
small cardboard boxes in Plymouth as well please..6 years of trading and we’ve never bought a box!! We practice what we preach..
Hi,
I work for a children’s charity based in London called Kids Company and I desperately need some carboard tubes to make puppets as part of an arts therapy class with the kids. We are then using the puppets as decoration for a kids company fundraiser to raise money for the arts programme.
I need tubes that are:
45mm internal dia/2mm thickness of wall
43mm internal dia/2mm thickness of wall
41mm internal dia/2mm thickness of wall
39mm internal dia/2mm thickness of wall
Can anyone help??? The reason they are close together is tat they will fit together like the flower pot men puppets? Does anyone know where I can go or has any we can have? I have checked quite a few postal/cardboard tubes makers already.
Thank you,
Imogen
I sell puppet theatres – where can I find the puppets you make?
Many thanks
Anna
annabananna100@hotmail.co.uk
I am looking for some cardboard tubes in order to make some roman column props for an themed event.
Approximate dimensions:
4 – 8ft in length
8 – 12 inches diameter
We are based in Newbury, Berkshire area.
If anyone has anything like this in that they would like to donate please drop me an email at contact@mysteryinmind.co.uk
Thanks
Fiona
I am looking for some cardboard tubes that are 1.5 inches in diameter, 36 inches long and walls 0.45mm thick to play sword games with kids for a chrity. great fun
in the north west
cheers
alan
i need a piece of cardboard tube 2′ long and 1 1/2 feet wide. i need it in the next six months or so. help please!!! it should be sturdy when placed upright on the ground, maybe 1/2 inch thick. thank yous sooo much!!
We used several different sizes of cardboard tubes for props for vacation bible school. They made great trees , posts for fences and a shed.
Hello
I am 17 years old and a physics student in El Paso Texas. I have to a two person boat out of cardboard. If anyone in the area has some or want to be a sponsor please email me at Lindasroom@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance….desperate for supplies
We have cardboard tubes. They are 63″ in length, 3 3/8″ in diameter, and about 1/4-in thickness. I’m in San Francisco, CA. Please email me at myteno@hotmail.com if you need them.
I own a carpet installation company in Jacksonville, Fl. I have approx. 60-80 carpet poles ranging from 12′ to 15′ in length. I used to sell them to one of my suppliers for $3.00 each which has since gone out of business for recycling purposes. Please e-mail your offer and send all replies to wallacecarpet@clearwire.net
im a recycling guy.i would love to pick up all your cardbord tubes and take them to a recycling center. i live in nash ville tenn.im sure theres some recyclers near you to do the job. p.s.get paid
jerry y my name is shalako horton i am interested in your cores contact me at my e-mail address hortonpaper@att net,or call me at 615-321-0148.thankyou
I work for a company called OAI located in Tampa, Florida. We average 60 tubes per week-so roughly 240/month. The tubes we have come in two lengths, 16ft long or 14ft long and are roughly 12in in diameter. Each weighs about 15-20lbs and are made from a cardboard/glue mixture so they are VERY sturdy. I would absolutely LOVE if someone would be willing to take these off our hands. Please let me know if you, or someone you know would be interested.
Thanks!
Hey, I’m looking for something like that. Do you think you could cut an 18 inch long piece off of one of those and ship it to me in Oregon? If so, how much would it cost?
Hello I have access to a consistant number of cardboard tubes measuring 110mm outside diameter, 75mm inside diameter, 635mm in length. The Cardboard is 17.5mm thick.
We are located in the Leicestershire area.
Please contact me for any further details required.
Sorry
My E-Mail is a.tildesley@hotmail.co.uk
Hi,
I am based in the Liverpool area and am looking for 100 – 150mm diam. cardboard tubes @ 1800mm long. Please advise if available, I can collect
Hi, my children go to a london primary school – the local council are trying to cut our lovely lollipop people. In form of protest we are going to get all the children to make lollipops – but really need cardboard tubes to make them with. Anyone got any, we’d be really grateful – around 400. maybe 75cm long x 5cm diam.
Thanku
I am looking for 2 card board tubes about 10 ft long and 1.5 – 2 ft in diameter for a school project. Thanks!
We have a quantity of cardboard cores that are about 1500mm long by 180-190mm OD 20mm wall. They are heavily made and don’t seem to break down easily. If anyone can use them, we are in SE London and you are welcome to take them away. There will be an ongoing supply of them. email peter@psggroup.co.uk
The company I work for has a constant supply of sturdy cardboard tubes of the following measurements:
1445mm long x 85mm diameter x 5mm thickness
578mm long x 45mm diameter x 4mm thickness
510mm long x 102mm diameter x 15mm thickness
We are looking to sell these on a regular basis for a very reasonable sum. We also have hardboard sheets for sale:
995mm width x 1155mm length x 3mm thickness
If anyone is interested or knows of people who would be interested please contact me on:
helen.milly4@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks
I have several tubes free to collect:
X5 11cm wide X 400cm long
X20 5-7cm wide X 150cm long
More coming in on regular basis.
marialina210@gmail.com
Our company has thousands of multiple sized cores for sale. Please contact me via e-mail.Thank you for any inquiries.
Andrew Urban i have a solution to your problem.Contact me at my e-mail address,or call me at 615-321-0148. Thankyou!
I am looking for cardboard cores over 1.2m in length
76mm inside diameter with an 8mm or above wall thickness.
i need about 20/month
Many thanks
Hi Mark
We have a regular supply of carpet tubes if you are interested. We are in Coulsdon in Surrey
June
I am looking for cardboard cores over 1.2m in length
76mm inside diameter with an 8mm or above wall thickness.
I need about 30/month
Many thanks
hi im looking for cardboard tubes 14,26,40,54,64,76,INCHES LONG AND 3.5 INCHES WIDE i i can use 100 per week i dont mind cutting down to smaller or using 2 3foot for the 6 foot lenght lancs if possible
Argent :) London
I am looking for cardboard tubes approximately 2000 x 200mm
or 1800 x 100/150 mm for children projeckt.
I need about 10 but each one which I can receive will be great.
Many Thanks
Hi
Looking for cardboard tubes/carpet cores up to 2.5metres in Nottingham Derby area.
If you have any to dispose of please email me
blinds4u@ntlworld.com
Hi
Looking for cardboard tubes/carpet cores up to 6ft in length.
I am in Omagh, County Tyrone.
If anyone has any spare, please let me know
minfish@hotmail.com
I have some. They are about 12ft. Are you looking to purchase them?
Hello Kady,
where are ou based?
What is the thickness of the tubes?
Thanks
Ewan
that is, if you are still looking for them.
Where are you based Kady?
How thick are the tubes?
Ewan
I’ve got hundreds of used tubes, probably 3mm or 4mm thick, 8″ diameter, varying lengths, mostly 4 feet long. I’m in Austin, TX. Please let me know if you need any. Respond here, and I’ll get back to you!
Dave, You favorite school art teacher will love you forever. Also, my guess is that the local ‘vacation Bible school’ would love them too. Wish I could get them :-)
Since your company uses so many weekly, I think they would make great lighter material – the ones used for fire, as an alternative to trees or coal.
They can be stuffed with other material such as sawdust etc.
Would make for nice display as logs :)
Hi, my name is carley joand i go to irion coutny jr. high we are ahving our annual duct tape boat races and our team has to make the entire boat out of cardboard and duct tape. my freinds and i came up with the idea to build a raft and we cannot find any carpet tubes what so ever. please help us!
Anyone around the preston area of lancashire need 100 or so cardboard fabric inner tubes, various sizes ranging from 5-10mm thick, 50-60″ roll length, 2-5″ diameter.
This is a long shot!
I realise that this thread hasn’t been in action for a while…but if any of you still need to rid yourself of a large volume of carboard tubes. I would dearly love to get my hands on them!
It is for my final exhibition for my masters in sonic arts, I would like to make a cardboard tube surround to amplify sound.
Many thanks
Fiona
Hello I have tons of tube/cores. They are 4 1/2″ x 6″. Please contact me if you are interested or would know someone. I have a warehouse in Wilkes Barre Pa and would like to get them out asap. Thank You Joe V
570-825-7818