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Cardboard Recycling in South Padre Island, TX

South Padre Island takes flattened cardboard at its Saturday recycling drop-off, 4501 Padre Boulevard, 8-11 a.m.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in South Padre Island

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · South Padre IslandNo 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. South Padre Island Saturday recycling drop-offCity service · South Padre IslandCost not listed
    How it works

    City recycling drop-off at 4501 Padre Boulevard every Saturday, 8-11 a.m. Takes paper, aluminum, #1/#2 plastics, ink cartridges, rechargeable batteries and flattened cardboard. Run by the Environmental Health Services Department, (956) 761-8123.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten boxes and remove food or other contaminants.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
    • TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
    • Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · City of South Padre Island
    • The drop-off site is at 4501 Padre Boulevard, every Saturday 8-11 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items include ink cartridges, rechargeable batteries, phone books and flattened cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.

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