Cardboard Recycling in Virginia Beach, VA

Cardboard can be recycled at the City Landfill & Resource Recovery Center drop-off, and SPSA's Regional Landfill recycling center takes flattened boxes 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 Virginia Beach

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Virginia BeachNo 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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Virginia Beach Landfill & Resource Recovery Center (residents)City service · Virginia BeachVirginia Beach residentsCost not listed
How it works
City landfill, Resource Recovery Center and household hazardous waste facility at 1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach (ZIP not given on the official page), open Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for Virginia Beach residents in residential vehicles with proof of residency.
Cost & rules
- Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; proof of Virginia Beach residency; tell the gate attendant you are going to the Resource Recovery Center or HHW area.
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SPSA Regional Landfill (with Suffolk Transfer Station, HHW, recycling and tire facility)Drop-off · outside Virginia Beach · 1 Bob Foeller Drive, SuffolkVirginia Beach 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 & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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)

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Where this information comes from

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.
Landfill & Resource Recovery Center (opens in new tab) · City of Virginia Beach Public Works
- The Landfill & Resource Recovery Center is open to all Virginia Beach residents; proof of Virginia Beach residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of Virginia Beach residency, such as a Virginia driver's license with a Virginia Beach address, is required; only residential vehicles are allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Resource Recovery Center handles recycling like cardboard, electronics, metals and tires, and HHW such as batteries, appliances with freon/refrigerant and paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Landfill & Resource Recovery Center, 1989 Jake Sears Road, open 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 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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