Cardboard Recycling in Fair Lawn, NJ

Cardboard is accepted at the Fair Lawn Recycling Center, 20-05 Saddle River Road.

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Tires from residents only, off the rims; limited to two passenger vehicle tires per month; no truck tires. (Borough of Fair Lawn: Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab))

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Fair Lawn

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fair LawnNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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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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Fair Lawn Recycling CenterDrop-off · 20-05 Saddle River Road, Fair LawnFair Lawn residentsSources disagree on a detailCost not listed
Where
20-05 Saddle River Road
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Hours
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3:20 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
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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.

More about cardboard

New Jersey rules

Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)

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Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)

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Borough of Fair Lawn: Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Borough of Fair Lawn
- The recycling center accepts only residents and businesses from Fair Lawn; proof of residency may be requested. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable: paper, cardboard, bottles and cans, electronics, scrap metal, appliances (white goods), yard waste, tires (maximum 4 passenger car tires), used clothing, plastic toys. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires from residents only, off the rims; limited to two passenger vehicle tires per month; no truck tires. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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