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Cardboard Recycling in Charlotte, NC

Cut cardboard into small pieces for the green recycling cart; large move-in loads can be scheduled as bulky items, or taken to a county center.

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

7 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Charlotte

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CharlotteNo 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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  2. Mecklenburg County Compost Central Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 140 Valleydale Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    140 Valleydale Road
    Charlotte, NC 28214

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Mecklenburg County Foxhole Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 17131 Lancaster Highway, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    17131 Lancaster Highway
    Charlotte, NC 28277

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Mecklenburg County Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 8007 Pence Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    8007 Pence Road
    Charlotte, NC 28215

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Mecklenburg County William R. Davie Staffed Recycling CenterDrop-off · 4635 Pineville-Matthews Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    4635 Pineville-Matthews Road
    Charlotte, NC 28226

    Hours

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Wednesday and Sunday

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. Charlotte bulky item collectionCity service · CharlotteCharlotte residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services curbside collection of bulky items (furniture, mattresses, box springs, appliances, electronics, tires and more), scheduled in advance through 311 (704-336-7600), the CLT+ app or online, for homes that receive city garbage collection.

    Cost & rules
    • Only large amounts of move-in cardboard or thick furniture boxes; other cardboard is cut into small pieces for the recycling cart.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  7. Mecklenburg County North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Charlotte · 12300 N. Statesville Road, HuntersvilleMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    12300 N. Statesville Road
    Huntersville, NC 28078

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

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

  • Recycling and Disposal Centers (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted at the staffed center include cardboard and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents can recycle the curbside items and most enhanced recycling items at the staffed center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NON-Mecklenburg County Residential Access (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
    • To be eligible you must currently receive garbage collection from the City of Charlotte. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard for the recycling cart must be cut or torn into small pieces; cardboard not cut down is not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Item Eligibility (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
    • Large amounts of move-in cardboard that will not fit in the recycling cart, and large furniture boxes too thick to cut down, should be scheduled for bulky collection. 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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