Surplus Packaging for Sale: Bottles, Jars, Boxes & Film
New, unused overrun and closeout packaging, sold by the pallet.
Waste Optima lists spot lots of surplus bottles and closures, glass jars, corrugated boxes, and flexible packaging from manufacturers and brands. Every lot is new and unused, and each listing states the specs you need to decide: dimensions, material, finish, color, and pallet counts.
Built for packaging resellers, jobbers, and stocklot buyers, including exporters, plus co-packers, brands, and e-commerce operators buying in pallet quantities.
Have surplus packaging to sell? This page is for buyers. Sellers of boxes, bottles, jars, and other packaging: go to Surplus packaging sellers →. Film roll sellers: Plastic film rolls →.
How Buying Surplus Packaging Works
Surplus packaging is new stock that no longer fits its original plan. The usual causes are SKU and artwork changes, over-forecast production runs, and discontinued lines. It's already manufactured and palletized, so there are no converter lead times. Buyers use it alongside primary supply for spot needs, overflow, and resale.
Spot lots, as available. Each lot is a fixed quantity. When it's gone, it's gone.
Pallet minimums. Most lots sell by the pallet, typically a 1-5 pallet minimum. Full truckloads get the best pricing.
Quote by lot. Pick items from current inventory and request one quote, or join the buyer list to hear about new lots first.
Prepay or rapid terms. Terms are confirmed per lot before release. Lots ship from the seller's location.
Surplus Bottles & Closures for Sale
PET, HDPE, LDPE, and PP bottles, including Boston rounds, cylinders, and specialty shapes, plus caps, sprayers, pumps, droppers, and CRC closures. Common buyers include personal care, cosmetics, supplement, household chemical, and beverage fillers, and the resellers who supply them.
Spec data on each listing: capacity, resin, neck finish (e.g., 24-410) and closure compatibility, color, dimensions, food-contact status when the manufacturer's documentation supports it, and units per case and per pallet.
Surplus Glass Jars for Sale
Flint and amber glass jars and bottles, including straight-sided, wide-mouth, and specialty shapes, with or without lug or continuous-thread closures. Used by food, candle, cosmetics, and nutraceutical fillers.
Spec data on each listing: capacity, glass color, finish (lug or CT size), height and diameter, whether closures are included, food-contact status when the manufacturer's documentation supports it, and case and pallet counts.
Surplus Corrugated Boxes for Sale
RSCs, single- and double-wall shippers, mailers, and bulk boxes, plain kraft or printed. Bought by e-commerce and 3PL operations, co-packers, and box resellers.
Spec data on each listing: inside dimensions (L×W×H), box style, board grade and flute, wall construction, print or prior-brand disclosure, bundle count, and bundles per pallet.
Surplus Flexible Packaging & Film Rolls for Sale
Polybags, poly and bubble mailers, packing-list envelopes, pouches, and film rolls, including stretch, shrink, and printed or unprinted rollstock.
Spec data on each listing: film gauge, width and length (or bag dimensions), material (e.g., LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, BOPP), seal or closure type, print, core size and roll weight, and rolls or cases per pallet.
Packaging Specs at a Glance
Every lot is listed by spec, so you can check fit, resale value, and freight before you ask for a quote.
| Category | What we list | Spec data provided | Typical lot size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles & closures | PET, HDPE, LDPE, and PP bottles; caps, sprayers, pumps, droppers, CRC closures | Capacity, resin, neck finish, closure compatibility, color, dimensions, food-contact status when documented, units per case and per pallet | Cases by the pallet |
| Glass jars | Flint and amber jars and bottles, with or without closures | Capacity, glass color, finish (lug or CT), height and diameter, closure included or not, food-contact status when documented, pallet count | Full or partial pallets |
| Corrugated boxes | RSCs, single- and double-wall shippers, mailers, bulk boxes; plain or printed | Inside dimensions (L×W×H), style, board grade, flute, wall, print disclosure, bundle count, bundles per pallet | Bundles by the pallet |
| Flexible packaging & film rolls | Polybags, poly and bubble mailers, envelopes, pouches, stretch, shrink, and printed or unprinted rollstock | Gauge, width and length (or bag size), material, seal or closure type, print, core size and roll weight, rolls or cases per pallet | Cases or rolls by the pallet |
Most lots: 1-5 pallet minimum. Full truckloads (20-26 pallets) get the best pricing. Food-contact status is stated only when the manufacturer's documentation supports it.
Available Surplus Packaging Materials
Current verified inventory of bottles, caps, closures, and capsules from our network of CPG manufacturers. All materials are unused and in original packaging.
New, Unused, and Spec-Verified
New and unused only. No used, returned, or damaged packaging. Every lot is unused material in original packaging.
Spec verification. Dimensions, material, color, closure compatibility, and pallet configuration are confirmed before listing.
Brand disclosure. Prior-brand artwork is disclosed up front. Many lots are unprinted or generic.
Photo documentation. Photos of product, labels, and pallet condition before you commit.
Get First Look at New Packaging Lots
The best lots move in days, not weeks. Tell us what you buy: packaging types, resin, sizes, finishes, colors, and ship-to. When a matching lot comes in, you get the first call.
Buying chemicals, ingredients, or plastics too? Browse all surplus inventory for sale or join the Waste Optima buyer network.
Common Questions About Buying Surplus Packaging
Can I use surplus packaging for my own brand or private label?
Yes. Many lots are unprinted or generic, such as plain kraft boxes, natural or clear bottles, standard closures, and unprinted film. These work for private label, contract packing, resale, or internal use. If a lot carries a previous brand's artwork, we disclose it up front.
What is the minimum order?
Most lots sell in pallet quantities, typically a 1-5 pallet minimum depending on the lot. Full truckloads (20-26 pallets) get the best pricing.
What spec data do you provide before I buy?
Each listing states the specs that matter for that category: inside dimensions (L×W×H), board grade and flute for corrugated; capacity, resin, neck finish, and closure compatibility for bottles and jars; gauge, width, and material for film; plus color, photos, and case and pallet counts. You confirm fit before you commit.
Is surplus packaging food-contact grade?
Only when the original manufacturer's documentation supports it. If a lot was produced to FDA food-contact requirements (21 CFR 174-186), we note it on the listing and share the manufacturer's documentation on request.
Why is new packaging available as surplus?
The most common reasons are SKU and artwork changes, over-forecast production runs, and discontinued lines. The packaging is new and unused. It no longer fits the original buyer's plan.
How do payment and shipping work?
Lots are sold as available and quoted per lot. Payment is prepay or rapid terms, confirmed before release. Lots ship from the seller's location. We quote freight or you arrange your own pickup.
Can exporters and resellers buy mixed lots?
Yes. Resellers, jobbers, and exporters buy mixed and repeat lots. Tell us your packaging types, specs, and ship-to country when you join the Packaging Buyer List, and we match new lots to your profile.
Have surplus packaging to sell? See Surplus packaging seller page.