CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Cardboard Recycling in Fairfield, CA

Extra cardboard boxes can be dropped at Republic’s CRV Buyback Center, 2901 Industrial Court, weekdays 8 am–4 pm.

See all 2 options
Stacked brown cardboard boxes
Illustrative item photographKadarius Seegars / Unsplash (opens in new tab)

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Fairfield

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FairfieldNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. Republic Services Fairfield center (2901 Industrial Court)Pickup service · FairfieldFairfield residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Republic Services site at 2901 Industrial Court, Fairfield, open Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm (closed 11:45 am–1 pm): CRV buyback and extra cardboard drop-off, small electronics (up to 5 items, 60 lb limit, residents) and the BOPA drop-off for batteries, oil, latex paint and antifreeze (residents).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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.
More about cardboard

California rules

More California rules (4)
Where this information comes from (8)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Fairfield 2026 Residential Customer Service Guide (opens in new tab) · Republic Services · effective January 1, 2026
    • Extra cardboard boxes can be dropped off at the CRV Buyback Center, 2901 Industrial Court, Mon–Fri 8 am–4 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of residency is required for e-waste and BOPA drop-off. 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.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

How we check our information