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Cardboard Recycling in Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake's recycling drop-off sites keep a separate container for corrugated cardboard, open around the clock at most locations.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Chesapeake

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ChesapeakeNo 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. Chesapeake recycling drop-off sitesCity service · ChesapeakeChesapeake residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City drop-off sites with separate cardboard containers, including Russell Memorial Library (2808 Taylor Road), Chesapeake Municipal Center (212 Holt Drive), Indian River Library (2320 Old Greenbrier Road), 100 Outlaw Street, 168 Toll Plaza Road, Chesapeake City Park (Hollowell Lane) and Deep Creek Park (437 George Washington Highway South).

    Cost & rules
    • Corrugated shipping-box cardboard only, loose (not bagged), in the cardboard container.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. SPSA Regional Landfill (with Suffolk Transfer Station, HHW, recycling and tire facility)Drop-off · outside Chesapeake · 1 Bob Foeller Drive, SuffolkChesapeake residentsFree
    Where

    1 Bob Foeller Drive
    Suffolk, VA 23434

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon (tire facility Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Flatten boxes.

    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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Virginia rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Residential Waste Disposal Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
    • Residents need proof of residency within the SPSA service area, such as a driver's license or utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
    • A valid driver's license or proof of residence from the SPSA service area is required; commercial HHW is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Recycling (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
    • Residents of the SPSA service area may drop off flattened cardboard and mixed paper free at the Regional Landfill Recycling Collection Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Safe Battery Disposal (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
    • A valid driver's license or proof of residence from an SPSA service area is required at SPSA collection sites; battery limit is 75 pounds per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling in Chesapeake (opens in new tab) · City of Chesapeake Public Works
    • City recycling drop-off sites have a separate container for corrugated cardboard (shipping box material only); recyclables must be loose, not bagged. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Drop Off Centers remain in place at full capacity for residents after the July 2026 switch to single-bin collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
    • Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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