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Cardboard Recycling in Burbank, CA

Bulky pickup won't take cardboard in Burbank, but the Recycle Center at 500 S. Flower St. accepts it.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Burbank

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BurbankNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your cardboard and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Burbank Recycle Center (incl. Drop Zone)Drop-off · 500 S. Flower St., BurbankBurbank residentsCost not listed
    Where

    500 S. Flower St.
    Burbank, CA 91502

    Hours

    Drop Zone Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; no weekend or holiday drop-off

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Burbank residents only; ID or proof of residency may be requested.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take cardboard (1)
  • Burbank bulky item pick-up · Burbank

Before you go

  1. Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
  2. Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
  3. Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.
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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Burbank: Bulky Item Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
    • The fee goes on the BWP account; only the account holder can schedule these items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard, paint and hazardous waste are not collected as bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard is accepted at the Recycle Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Burbank: Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
    • Burbank residents only; drop-off is not available on weekends and City holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Burbank: Universal and Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Burbank Public Works
    • ID or other proof of Burbank residency may be requested. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.

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