Cardboard Recycling in Fort Wayne, IN

Allen County residents can drop off flattened cardboard free at ACDEM community recycling sites, including the Republic Services recovery facility on East Pontiac Street.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Fort Wayne

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fort WayneNo 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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ACDEM community recycling drop-off sitesCounty service · Allen CountyAllen County residentsFree
How it works
Free recycling drop-off for Allen County residents and nonprofits: ACDEM Recycling Hub Northwest just north of 2260 Carroll Road (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m., unattended), Republic Services Material Recovery Facility at 2509 East Pontiac Street in Fort Wayne (Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), and the Republic Services landfill at 6231 Macbeth Road. Accepts cardboard, paper, cans, glass and plastic containers.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Flatten cardboard and remove packing materials; no plastic bags.
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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.

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Indiana rules

A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)

More Indiana rules (7)

Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Fort Wayne Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Wayne
- For other recycling options, the City refers residents to the Allen County Department of Environmental Management. Checked October 26, 2026.
Community Recycling Drop-off Sites (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
- Allen County residents and nonprofits can recycle free of charge at the community recycling drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard is accepted; flatten cardboard and remove packing materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sites include the ACDEM Recycling Hub Northwest (just north of 2260 Carroll Road, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and the Republic Services Material Recovery Facility, 2509 East Pontiac Street (Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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