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Cardboard Recycling in Burlington, NC

Flattened corrugated cardboard goes in Burlington's curbside recycling cart (GFL Environmental). The county landfill convenience center also takes cardboard free.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Burlington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BurlingtonNo 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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  2. Alamance County Landfill and Convenience CenterCounty service · Alamance CountyAlamance County residentsFree
    How it works

    County landfill and convenience center at 2701 Austin Quarter Road, Graham, NC 27253 (the U.S. Census geocoder places it in Thompson township, outside any incorporated place). Convenience center open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (cash only); scales Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. Phone 336-376-8902.

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  3. Burlington curbside recycling (GFL Environmental)City service · BurlingtonBurlington residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City residential recycling carts collected by GFL Environmental, (336) 229-0525. Flattened corrugated cardboard accepted; carts at the street by 7 a.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten corrugated cardboard.

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Before you go

  1. Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
  2. Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
  3. Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill Operation Overview (opens in new tab) · Alamance County Landfill
    • Trash/garbage is only accepted from Alamance County residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No charge for target recyclables, including corrugated cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Burlington Public Works
    • Flattened corrugated cardboard is on the city's recycle list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All carts and materials must be at the street by 7 a.m. on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Alamance County Landfill provides three satellite recycling locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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