Cardboard Recycling in Minneapolis, MN

Cardboard goes in the Minneapolis recycling cart; bundle extra cardboard with twine or box it next to the cart, each piece no larger than 3 by 3 feet.

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

5 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Minneapolis

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All 5 Free 2 Drop-off 3 Services & pickup 2

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MinneapolisNo 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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Minneapolis curbside recycling (One-Sort carts)City service · MinneapolisMinneapolis residentsCost not listed
How it works
City recycling collection in blue One-Sort carts, including cardboard up to 3 by 3 feet; extra cardboard bundled or boxed beside the cart.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Bundle extra cardboard with string or twine (no tape) or flatten it inside another box next to the cart.
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Hennepin County Bloomington Drop-off FacilityDrop-off · outside Minneapolis · 1400 West 96th Street, BloomingtonHennepin County residentsFree
Where
1400 West 96th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and listed holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Pieces 3 feet by 3 feet or smaller; no moldy cardboard. The Bloomington site takes one pickup-truck load per visit.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Hennepin County Brooklyn Park Transfer Station (drop-off facility)Drop-off · outside Minneapolis · 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn ParkHennepin County residentsFree
Where
8100 Jefferson Highway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and listed holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Pieces 3 feet by 3 feet or smaller; no moldy cardboard. The Bloomington site takes one pickup-truck load per visit.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Washington County South Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Minneapolis · 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, WoodburyHennepin County residentsCost not listed
Where
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
Hours
Tuesday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed county holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Empty and flatten; use the cardboard dumpster.
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

Minnesota rules

Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab)
Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)

More Minnesota rules (4)

The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (13)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Drop-off household hazardous waste and recycling (opens in new tab) · Hennepin County Environment and Energy
- The facilities serve Hennepin County households only; household hazardous waste is also accepted from Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Washington County households. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill, is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling, including cardboard 3 feet by 3 feet or smaller, is accepted at no charge from households and businesses; the Bloomington site takes one pickup load of cardboard per visit, larger household loads go to Brooklyn Park. Checked October 26, 2026.
Environmental Centers (opens in new tab) · Washington County
- Open to residents of Washington, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties; show your driver's license or other proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Self-serve recycling: cardboard goes in the cardboard dumpster; empty and flatten it. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
- Cardboard goes in the recycling cart if no larger than 3 by 3 feet; extra cardboard can be bundled with string or flattened into another box next to the cart, under 40 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Boxes and bundles must not be larger than 3 by 3 feet and must weigh less than 40 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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