Cardboard Recycling in North Port, FL

Flatten cardboard into North Port's tan-lid paper tote. Big loads of moving boxes can go on a courtesy cardboard pickup.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in North Port

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · North PortNo 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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North Port scheduled bulk pickupCity service · North PortNorth Port residentsCost not listed
How it works
Bulk pickups must be scheduled in advance (online form or 941-240-8050) and are collected on the normal collection day. Each residence gets two free bulk pickups per fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sept. 30) of up to 5 cubic yards each, or one of up to 10 cubic yards; extra pickups cost $21.97 per cubic yard plus a $21.97 admin fee. Not accepted: tires, paint, propane tanks, hazardous or commercial waste.
Cost & rules
- Courtesy cardboard-only bulk collection on request.
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North Port curbside recyclingCity service · North PortNorth Port residentsCost not listed
How it works
Weekly curbside recycling. Cardboard goes in the tan-lid paper tote (flattened); vehicle batteries go next to the recycling tote and rechargeable batteries in a bag next to it.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Flatten and cut down to fit the tan-lid tote. Large moving loads: request a courtesy cardboard pickup.
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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

Florida rules

Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Source: Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab)
Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Source: Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab)

More Florida rules (7)

County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Source: Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Source: Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab)
A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Source: Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab)
DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Source: Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Bulk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of North Port Public Works, Solid Waste
- Each residence gets two free bulk pickups per fiscal year of up to 5 cubic yards each, or one free pickup of up to 10 cubic yards; additional pickups cost $21.97 per cubic yard plus a fixed $21.97 admin fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents can request a courtesy bulk collection of cardboard only through the online form center. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of North Port Public Works, Solid Waste
- Tan lid tote (paper products): cardboard, flattened and cut down to fit in the tote. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For lots of moving boxes, request a courtesy cardboard pickup on the next collection day (941-240-8050). Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
- Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
- State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Checked October 26, 2026.
Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Checked October 26, 2026.

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