Cardboard Recycling in Johnson City, TN

Flatten cardboard, cut it to 24-inch pieces and put it in your city-issued recycling bin.

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

7 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Johnson City

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All 7 Drop-off 5 Services & pickup 2

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Johnson CityNo 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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Goodwill Attended Donation Center (West Market Street)Drop-off · 1107 West Market Street, Johnson CityOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
1107 West Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 1-6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Goodwill Attended Donation Center (Suncrest Drive, Gray)Drop-off · 1054 Suncrest Dr, Johnson CityOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
1054 Suncrest Dr
Johnson City, TN 37615
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 1-6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Goodwill Thrift Store & Donation Center (Oakland Avenue)Drop-off · 3108 East Oakland Avenue, Johnson CityOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
3108 East Oakland Avenue
Johnson City, TN 37601
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Sunday
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Goodwill Attended Donation Center (Mall at Johnson City)Drop-off · 2011 N Roan St, Johnson CityOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
2011 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 1-6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Goodwill Attended Donation Center (South Roan Center)Drop-off · 2506 South Roan Street, Johnson CityOpen to everyoneCost not listed
Where
2506 South Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 1-6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Johnson City curbside recyclingCity service · Johnson CityJohnson City residentsCost not listed
How it works
City of Johnson City curbside recycling in city-issued bins (pick a bin up at 91 New St.): cardboard and paper, aluminum cans, glass and #1/#2 plastic bottles.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Flatten and cut corrugated cardboard to 24" x 24"; use the city bin.
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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.

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Checked October 26, 2026

Curbside Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Johnson City Public Works
- Cardboard is recycled curbside; flatten corrugated cardboard and cut it to 24" x 24" pieces. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All recyclables must be in city-issued bins at the street by 6 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste/Recycling FAQ (opens in new tab) · City of Johnson City Public Works
- Recycle bins may be picked up at the Solid Waste Services Complex, 91 New St., weekdays 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva accepts all electronics and accessories, cardboard, computers and accessories, and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (West Market Street) at 1107 West Market Street, TN 37604. Checked October 26, 2026.
Stores (page 2) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (Suncrest Drive, Gray) at 1054 Suncrest Dr, TN 37615. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Thrift Store & Donation Center (Oakland Avenue) at 3108 East Oakland Avenue, TN 37601. Checked October 26, 2026.
Stores (page 3) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (Mall at Johnson City) at 2011 N Roan St, TN 37601. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (South Roan Center) at 2506 South Roan Street, TN 37601. Checked October 26, 2026.

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