Waste Paper for Recycling – OCC, SOP & Mixed Paper
Recycled paper production starts somewhere, and that somewhere is waste paper used paper and paper-based material collected, sorted, and processed back into raw material for cartons, tissue, newsprint, and packaging. At AMS Papers, we supply Recycled Waste Paper across the grades that matter most to recyclers and processors: OCC, SOP, and Mixed Paper, available in smaller sorted lots or full bale and bulk quantities depending on what your operation needs.
OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) covers used cartons and boxes one of the most consistently in-demand grades, since corrugated material feeds directly back into new corrugated box production with minimal processing loss. SOP (Sorted Office Paper) is the cleaner, higher-quality white office paper grade, sorted specifically to remove contamination and lower-grade material, making it a preferred input for processors producing higher-quality recycled paper products rather than just packaging board. Mixed Paper covers the broader category office paper, magazines, and mixed grades together a practical option when material doesn’t need to be separated into the more specific, higher-value grades.
Quality in this market depends heavily on three things: grade, cleanliness, and fibre content, and we sort and prepare our material with that in mind, supplied as loose, sorted, or compressed bales depending on your handling and transport requirements, with moisture typically controlled around 10-12% for material moving through standard trading channels.
This material feeds directly into recycled paper production, corrugated box manufacturing, tissue and hygiene paper, packaging boards, newsprint, and paper bag production so whatever you’re processing it into, sourcing consistent, properly graded waste paper at the start makes a measurable difference downstream.
Buy Recycled Waste Paper
Buying from AMS Papers: We supply OCC, SOP, and Mixed Paper in smaller sorted lots for collectors and smaller processors, as well as larger bale and bulk quantities for mills and recycling operations buying on a recurring basis. Pricing is volume-dependent and grade-dependent get in touch with your specific tonnage and grade requirements, and we’ll work out terms that reflect both.
Key Features & Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Recyclable Waste Paper |
| Grades Supplied | OCC, Sorted Office Paper (SOP), Mixed Paper |
| Form | Loose, sorted, or compressed bales |
| Moisture | Typically controlled around 10-12% |
| Colour | White, mixed, brown, printed, or kraft-based (grade-dependent) |
| Main Downstream Uses | Recycled paper, corrugated boxes, tissue paper, packaging boards, newsprint, paper bags |
| Buying Options | Smaller sorted lots or bulk bale/container quantities pricing by volume and grade |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s the difference between OCC and Mixed Paper grades?
OCC specifically refers to old corrugated containers used cartons and boxes which is a relatively clean, consistent grade well suited to corrugated box production. Mixed Paper combines several lower-sorted grades like office paper and magazines together, making it a more general-purpose option when material doesn’t need separating into higher-value individual grades.
2. What is Sorted Office Paper (SOP), and why does it command different value?
SOP is white office paper that’s been sorted to remove contamination and lower-grade material, giving processors a cleaner input suited to producing higher-quality recycled paper, rather than just packaging board.
3. Do you supply waste paper in bales, or only loose?
Both material can be supplied loose, sorted, or as compressed bales depending on your handling, transport, and processing setup.
4. What products get made from recycled waste paper?
Recycled waste paper commonly feeds into corrugated boxes, tissue and hygiene paper, packaging boards, newsprint, and paper bags, depending on the grade and quality of the material being processed.
5. Can I buy waste paper in smaller quantities, or only by the bale/container?
We supply both smaller sorted lots for collectors and smaller processors, as well as larger bale and bulk container quantities for mills and recycling operations buying regularly.
6. How is pricing determined for waste paper?
Pricing depends primarily on grade and volume cleaner, higher-value grades like SOP typically command different pricing than OCC or Mixed Paper, and bulk/bale orders are priced differently from smaller lots. Contact us with your specific requirements for current rates.
