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Cardboard Recycling in Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks North Star Borough residents can drop corrugated cardboard free at the Central Recycling Facility, 1855 Marika Road, Tuesday–Saturday.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Fairbanks

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FairbanksNo 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. FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF)Drop-off · 1855 Marika Road, FairbanksFairbanks North Star Borough residentsFree
    Where

    1855 Marika Road
    Fairbanks, AK 99709

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Flatten boxes; no waxy food-shipment boxes, Styrofoam or plastic.
    • Preparation: Sort materials before arrival.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • FNSB: Central Recycling Facility (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • The CRF is open Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. It accepts cardboard and household electronics, among other materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large businesses must call 907-374-6616 to schedule a drop-off time. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pre-sort materials before arrival. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FNSB: Central Recycling Facility FAQs (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • Recycling at the CRF is free at this time. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The CRF is paid for by Borough residents and does not accept materials from people living outside the Borough, such as Delta Junction. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FNSB: Recycling Materials (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • Corrugated cardboard boxes are accepted (staples and tape OK); waxy boxes and Styrofoam are not. Checked October 26, 2026.

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