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Cardboard Recycling in Lake Forest, IL

Flattened cardboard boxes can be dropped at the Lake Forest Compost & Recycling Center (residents only).

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Lake Forest

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Lake ForestNo 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. Lake Forest Compost & Recycling CenterDrop-off · 1381 W. Kennedy Road, Lake ForestLake Forest residentsCost not listed
    Where

    1381 W. Kennedy Road
    Lake Forest, IL 60045

    Hours

    Summer (Mar 15–Nov 30): Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; winter (Dec 1–Mar 14): Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed weekdays.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Current Lake Forest vehicle sticker required; one trip per day.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

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