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Cardboard Recycling in Wilmington, NC

Flattened cardboard goes in Wilmington's curbside recycling cart. The county landfill also recycles flattened 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 Wilmington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WilmingtonNo 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. Wilmington curbside recyclingCity service · WilmingtonWilmington residentsFree
    How it works

    Every-other-week curbside recycling for City of Wilmington trash customers.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten cardboard.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. New Hanover County LandfillCounty service · New Hanover CountyFree
    How it works

    County landfill and recycling drop-off at 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401 (Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m.-noon; 910-798-4450). The U.S. Census geocoder places this address in Cape Fear township, outside Wilmington city limits. It takes white goods, tires, scrap metal, car batteries and cardboard for recycling and bulky items such as mattresses and furniture for a fee.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten cardboard.

    Official page (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

  • Frequently Asked Questions (Solid Waste Services) (opens in new tab) · City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services
    • Flattened cardboard and chipboard go in the city recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling carts and curbside collection are provided to city trash customers at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste
    • The landfill is at 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401; open Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill accepts scrap metals, car/truck batteries, cardboard, white goods (appliances) and tires (off the rim) for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fees (Landfill) (opens in new tab) · New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste
    • Recycling flattened cardboard is free of charge. 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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