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Cardboard Recycling in Oakdale, CA

In Oakdale, flattened cardboard goes in the gray or green recyclables toter that Gilton collects weekly (its contents are shredded and composted).

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Oakdale

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · OakdaleNo 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. Gilton curbside recyclables toter (Oakdale)Pickup service · OakdaleOakdale residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Gilton Solid Waste Management collects Oakdale's gray or green recyclables toter weekly; it takes newspaper, flattened cardboard, yard waste and food waste, which are shredded and composted.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten boxes so they fit in the toter.

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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 Oakdale: Garbage/Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Oakdale
    • Oakdale's gray or green recyclables toter takes newspaper, cardboard, yard waste and food waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard boxes must be flattened and fit in the toter. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Gilton is the City's contracted hauler for garbage, recyclables and yard waste. 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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