Cardboard Recycling in Independence, KY

Kenton County has cardboard recycling bins at Kenton County Public Works and Richardson Road Park in Independence.

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

4 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Independence

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · IndependenceNo 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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Kenton County Public WorksDrop-off · 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)
Big Blue Bin at Richardson Road ParkDrop-off · 3975 Richardson Road, IndependenceCost not listed
Where
3975 Richardson Road
Independence, KY 41051
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)
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)

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)

Where this information comes from (13)

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.
- Richardson Road Park, 3975 Richardson Road, Independence, has a cardboard bin. 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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