Q: What types of recyclable products do you buy?

A: The majority of the tonnage shipped by Central States Fiber is paper or corrugated cardboard. In addition, we buy various grades of post consumer and post industrial plastic scrap. If you have large quantities of any material that you think could be recyclable, please call. If we don’t have an existing outlet for your product we will do our best to develop one.

Q: Where do you buy and sell your products?

A: We are currently doing business in 12-15 states in the U.S. and exporting some product outside the country. We would be happy to work with you wherever you are located.

Q: How long have you been in business?

A: The predecessor company to Central States Fiber dates back to the 1950’s. Central States Fiber was established in 1972 and has operated continuously since then.

Q: How much material do I have to save before you can pick it up from me?

A: Outside Indiana we buy in full truckload lots of twenty tons or more, which can then be shipped directly to paper mills or other consuming industries. This assures you of the highest possible price, since your material is going directly to the end user, with no intervening handling or processing. Within Indiana, we can pick up smaller quantities. Our recycling plant in Marion, Indiana offers pickup service to offices, factories, printers, and other businesses which don’t have the capacity to prepare and store full semi-loads.

Q: How much do you pay for ______________? (You fill in the blank)

A: Because of changing market conditions, freight considerations, and geographic factors, we cannot post the prices we pay for materials. Prices for the same commodity vary significantly from one region of the country to another. In addition, there are often month-to-month price fluctuations related to supply and demand factors. We can give you up-to-date prices after discussing your particular situation.

Q: How much material do I have to have in order for you to provide me with a baler?

A: In general, we like to see at least one truckload per month generated on an ongoing basis. At that level we can install a baler for you and you will generate a positive income while making payments on the equipment. We will match the baling equipment with the type and amount of material you have to process.

Q: How long will prices continue to be this high (or low)?

A: About the only thing that can be said about the prices of recyclable commodities is that they will fluctuate. The recycling industry is governed by the law of supply and demand. Most of the time, prices change gradually, as the economy slows or grows, but there are occasional violent price swings as well. What we can assure you is that we will follow the market and always give you the best possible prices, in good times and bad.