Cardboard Recycling in Covington, KY

Covington curbside recycling takes flattened cardboard at no extra charge; Kenton County cardboard bins are also at Dalton Street and Pioneer Park.

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

6 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Covington

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CovingtonNo 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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Big Blue Bin at 741-743 Dalton Street (City of Covington)Drop-off · 741-743 Dalton Street, CovingtonCost not listed
Where
741-743 Dalton Street
Covington, KY 41011
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Remove styrofoam or plastic liners from boxes.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Big Blue Bins at Pioneer ParkDrop-off · 3952 Madison Pike, CovingtonCost not listed
Where
3952 Madison Pike
Covington, KY 41017
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Remove styrofoam or plastic liners from boxes.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
City of Covington curbside recycling (Rumpke)Pickup service · CovingtonCovington residentsFree
How it works
Curbside recycling cart service for Covington residents with solid waste accounts, at no additional charge; sign up with Rumpke.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Flatten boxes, remove foam and plastic, and keep cardboard out of the rain.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Kenton County Big Blue Bins (drop-off recycling)County service · Kenton CountyCost not listed
How it works
Kenton County Public Works manages 24/7 comingle and cardboard recycling bins at parks, libraries and public buildings around the county.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Remove styrofoam or plastic liners from boxes.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Kenton County Public WorksDrop-off · outside Covington · 420 Independence Station Road, IndependenceKenton County residentsCost not listed
Where
420 Independence Station Road
Independence, KY 41051
Hours
Freon-item drop-off Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Remove styrofoam or plastic liners from boxes.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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

Kentucky rules

Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)
Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)

More Kentucky rules (4)

State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Source: KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab)
The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Source: Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Source: KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab)
The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Source: Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Freon Item Removal (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
- Kenton County Public Works takes Freon-containing items such as refrigerators, freezers, AC units and dehumidifiers from Kenton County citizens. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon items are accepted at 420 Independence Station Road, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, with proof of Kenton County residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling (Big Blue Bins) (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
- Kenton County Public Works at 420 Independence Station Road has comingle and cardboard recycling bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kenton County cardboard bins take cardboard recyclables, including boxes with foam or plastic liners removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard: cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls and boxes; remove styrofoam or plastic liners. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kenton County Public Works manages recycling bins at several county locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A City of Covington cardboard bin is at 741-743 Dalton Street, Covington. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pioneer Park, 3952 Madison Pike, has comingle and cardboard bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Covington
- Curbside recycling is offered at no additional charge to residents with solid waste accounts. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Covington
- Flatten cardboard boxes, remove foam and plastic, and keep cardboard out of the rain. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
- The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Checked October 26, 2026.

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