Cardboard
Clean, dry cardboard is accepted in curbside recycling in nearly every U.S. program. Flatten boxes to save space and help collection run smoothly.
Curbside recycling?
Generally yes
Widely accepted curbside, check your specific city or hauler for any size limits on flattened boxes.
How to prepare it
- Break down and flatten boxes
- Remove packing tape, foam inserts, and plastic air pillows
- Keep cardboard dry, wet or food-soiled cardboard (like greasy pizza boxes) is often rejected
Common fees
Not confirmed
Quantity limits
Large volumes (moving boxes, business quantities) may need a separate drop-off, check with your city's public works department.
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Recycling locations
Showing locations in our covered metros. Choose a metro to see only the locations there.
9 locations in covered metros
9003 N Main, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗2240 Central Street, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5900 Westpark, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Not confirmed
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Kingwood Recycling Center
Verified3210 West Lake Houston Parkway (between Kingwood Dr. and Northpark Dr.), Houston, TX
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (general drop-off); electronics accepted only during the monthly event, 1st Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents.
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center
Needs confirmationHighway 3 @ Brantly Ave., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (general drop-off); electronics accepted only during the monthly event, 2nd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents.
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle cardboard?
- Clean, dry cardboard is accepted in curbside recycling in nearly every U.S. program. Flatten boxes to save space and help collection run smoothly.
- Can cardboard go in curbside recycling?
- Widely accepted curbside, check your specific city or hauler for any size limits on flattened boxes.
Last verified 2026-09-07
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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