Cardboard Recycling in Elk Grove, CA

Extra cardboard that will not fit in the cart can go to the SWCC large recyclables area free for Elk Grove residents (one load a month).

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Elk Grove

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Elk GroveNo 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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Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center (SWCC)Drop-off · 9255 Disposal Lane, Elk GroveElk Grove residentsFree
Where
9255 Disposal Lane
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Hours
Residents: Saturday–Wednesday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed City holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Large recyclables: Elk Grove residents only, one pickup-truck-bed load per month, no business or contractor vehicles.
Preparation: Flatten boxes and remove tape; no waxed or coated cardboard.
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Before you go

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

More about cardboard

California rules

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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (4)

DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (10)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Elk Grove: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Elk Grove
- All Elk Grove residents, eligible Sacramento County residents and certain small businesses can bring hazardous waste to the SWCC. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Elk Grove: Special Waste Collection Center – Large Recyclables Dropoff (opens in new tab) · City of Elk Grove
- Elk Grove residents may bring one pickup-truck-bed load a month of large recyclables such as cardboard or an appliance to the SWCC at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The large recyclables drop-off is for Elk Grove residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Double-walled cardboard and shipping boxes of any size are accepted; flatten and remove tape. 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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