Cardboard Recycling in Manassas, VA

Broken-down boxes go in City recycling carts, or drop cardboard 24/7 at 8500 Public Works Drive or at the Manassas Transfer Station.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Manassas

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ManassasNo 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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Manassas curbside recycling and cardboard drop-offCity service · ManassasCost not listed
How it works
City recycling carts plus 24/7 single-stream and cardboard drop-off at the Public Works/Utility Complex, 8500 Public Works Drive (Census: Manassas city), and cardboard drop-off at the Manassas Transfer Station, 8305 Quarry Road (Buckhall CDP).
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Break boxes down.
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Prince William County Landfill Convenience CenterDrop-off · outside Manassas · 14811 Dumfries Road, Independent HillManassas residentsFree
Where
14811 Dumfries Road
Independent Hill, VA 20112
Hours
HHW/electronics Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Preparation: Flatten cardboard.
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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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Virginia rules

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. Source: Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)

More Virginia rules (4)

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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab)
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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (12)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Prince William County Landfill Complex (opens in new tab) · Prince William County Solid Waste Management Division
- The Convenience Center is free for County residents; residents of Dumfries, Occoquan, Haymarket, Quantico, Manassas and Manassas Park may use it for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Convenience Center accepts bulky waste, scrap metal, flattened cardboard, tires, batteries, Freon appliances, HHW and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County residents bring household trash, recyclables and yard waste free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Manassas Public Works
- Cardboard boxes can be recycled at 8500 Public Works Drive (behind the Public Works building) and at the Manassas Transfer Station, 8305 Quarry Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Broken-down cardboard boxes go in the city recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Single-stream recycling, including cardboard, can be dropped at the Public Works/Utility Complex 24/7. 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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