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Cardboard Recycling in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh recycling carts take flattened cardboard boxes; cardboard is not taken in bulky or special loads. Wake County convenience centers and Multi-Material Recycling Facilities accept clean, flattened cardboard.

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

5 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Raleigh

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RaleighNo 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. Wake County Multi-Material Recycling FacilitiesCounty service · Wake CountyCost not listed
    How it works

    Three county drop-off sites for recyclables: North Wake (9029 Deponie Drive, Raleigh 27614), South Wake (6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex 27539), both Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and East Wake (5051 Wendell Boulevard, Wendell 27591), weekends only. The Census geocoder places 9029 Deponie Drive in unincorporated Neuse township, outside Raleigh city limits, and could not match the Old Smithfield Road address.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Clean and flattened, with all packing material removed.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Wake County Convenience CentersCounty service · Wake CountyWake County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Eleven county drop-off sites for household trash, recycling and some bulky items, open daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for Wake County residents. Site 1 is at 10505 Old Stage Road, Raleigh 27603; the Census geocoder places it (and Sites 4, 5 and 6 on Yates Mill Pond Road, Battle Bridge Road and Lillie Liles Road) in unincorporated Wake County. Which materials are taken varies by site.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Clean, dry and flattened, with packing materials removed.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Raleigh Curbside RecyclingCity service · RaleighRaleigh residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City curbside recycling cart service for Raleigh residents.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten boxes and place them loose in the cart.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Raleigh · 2115 E. Club Blvd, DurhamDurham County residentsFree
    Where

    2115 E. Club Blvd
    Durham, NC 27704

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Free in residential quantities delivered by non-commercial vehicles.

    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

  • Multi-Material Recycling Facilities (opens in new tab) · Wake County Solid Waste Management
    • Wake County runs three Multi-Material Recycling Facilities where businesses and residents can drop off recyclables; East Wake is for Wake County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard is accepted if clean, flattened and with packing material removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Convenience Center Site 1 (opens in new tab) · Wake County Solid Waste Management
    • Convenience centers are open daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to Wake County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard is accepted clean, dry and flattened. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky, Special, and E-Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services
    • The city never collects cardboard boxes outside the recycling cart, batteries or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Do's and Don'ts (opens in new tab) · City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services
    • Raleigh recycling carts take cardboard boxes, flattened. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recyclables go loose in the cart, never bagged. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Disposal and Drop-Off Facilities (opens in new tab) · City of Durham Solid Waste Management
    • The facilities are open to City of Durham and Durham County residents; residential and commercial users may use the Waste Disposal and Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential quantities of cardboard, white goods (large appliances) and scrap metal brought in non-commercial vehicles are free. 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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