Recycling & Waste

Cardboard & Cardboard Boxes

Disposal

Boxes stained with food, grease, dirt or liquid should be placed in the trash. They can also go in food scraps (organics recycling) - remove tape.

Recycle

Place these items in your curbside recycling bin:

• Moving boxes.
• Cereal and cracker boxes.
• Corrugated boxes.
• Gift boxes.
• Toiletry boxes.
• Food and beverage boxes, including boxes with a small plastic window (like pasta boxes).
• Refrigerator boxes.
• Most freezer boxes, if the food was wrapped in plastic, can be recycled. Check packaging before recycling.

Empty and flatten boxes.

Large quantities:

• You can recycle large quantities of cardboard at the company listed below. Call to verify items accepted, hours and fees.
• Large quantities of usable cardboard boxes (especially moving boxes) can be listed on the Twin Cities Free Market or Craigslist.

Recycle Companies