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Cardboard Recycling in Lacey, WA

Flattened, clean cardboard is taken at no charge in the WARC recycle area, 7 days a week.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Lacey

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LaceyNo 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. Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) & HazoHouseCounty service · Thurston CountyThurston County residentsFree
    How it works

    Thurston County Public Works site at 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516 (unincorporated Thurston County). Hours: Monday–Friday 7 am–4:45 pm; Saturday–Sunday 8 am–4:45 pm; closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Clean, dry, flattened and separated by material.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
    • WARC: 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE, Lacey, WA 98516; Mon–Fri 7 am–4:45 pm, Sat–Sun 8 am–4:45 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County solid waste facilities are intended for Thurston County residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage (rates and accepted materials) (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
    • Clean, separated recyclables including flattened cardboard are taken at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HazoHouse Acceptance for Residential Waste (opens in new tab) · Thurston County Public Works
    • HazoHouse accepts household hazardous waste from Thurston County residents for free, in containers of 5 gallons or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
    • Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.

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