Cardboard Recycling in New Berlin, WI

Flattened cardboard under 4 ft by 3 ft goes to the New Berlin Recycling Center; for large amounts the city recommends a free Johns Disposal bulk pickup.

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

4 ways to get rid of a cardboard in New Berlin

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New BerlinNo 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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New Berlin bulk and electronics pickup (Johns Disposal)Pickup service · New BerlinNew Berlin residentsFree
How it works
Johns Disposal, New Berlin's contracted hauler, schedules curbside bulky item and special pickups (262-473-4700), including electronics twice a year and large amounts of cardboard.
Cost & rules
- For large amounts of cardboard; schedule with Johns Disposal.
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New Berlin Recycling Center (3711 S. Casper Drive)City service · New BerlinNew Berlin residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
City-run residential drop-off at 3711 S. Casper Drive, New Berlin. Summer hours (March 31-December 5, 2026): Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; winter: Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Valid photo ID required; no contractors.
Cost & rules
- Flattened and under 4 ft by 3 ft.
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City of Waukesha Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · outside New Berlin · 750 Sentry Drive, WaukeshaWaukesha County residentsFree
Where
750 Sentry Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
Hours
April-November: Wed 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; December-March: Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
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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.

More about cardboard

Wisconsin rules

Corrugated paper (cardboard) and other container board are on the statutory list of banned materials. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab)
Corrugated cardboard and other containerboard are banned from disposal; DNR asks that boxes be flattened. Source: Wisconsin DNR: What to recycle in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)

More Wisconsin rules (2)

In the La Crosse and Barron county waste-to-energy areas, recycling programs may send recyclable paper, including cardboard, and plastics to the incinerators, though local ordinances may still require recycling. Source: Wisconsin DNR: What to recycle in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
Since 1990 Wisconsin law has required all residents to recycle items like cardboard, bottles and cans, and ensured everyone has access to a local recycling program. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Recycling at home (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
- Only City of Waukesha residents may drop off yard material or landfill trash; any Waukesha County resident may drop off recyclables (cardboard, paper, bottles, cans, scrap metal, used oil/antifreeze, cooking oil). Checked October 26, 2026.
- The center is for residential use only; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There is no charge for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling Center and Trash Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
- Accepted: used antifreeze, appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, dehumidifiers, water heaters), car batteries, yard waste, cans, cardboard, glass, paper, used motor oil, plastics 1, 2 and 5, and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For large amounts of cardboard, the city recommends scheduling a free bulk item pickup with Johns Disposal (262-473-4700). Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 Recycle Center Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
- Residential use only; a valid photo ID is required for entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For bulky items or a special pickup outside weekly service, residents schedule a free curbside pickup with Johns Disposal at 262-473-4700. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- Corrugated paper (cardboard) and other container board are on the statutory list of banned materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wisconsin DNR: What to recycle in Wisconsin (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Corrugated cardboard and other containerboard are banned from disposal; DNR asks that boxes be flattened. Checked October 26, 2026.
- In the La Crosse and Barron county waste-to-energy areas, recycling programs may send recyclable paper, including cardboard, and plastics to the incinerators, though local ordinances may still require recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wisconsin DNR: Recycling at home (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Since 1990 Wisconsin law has required all residents to recycle items like cardboard, bottles and cans, and ensured everyone has access to a local recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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