Cardboard Recycling in Anthem, AZ

Cardboard goes in the curbside recycling cart: Republic Services east of I-17 (break boxes down first) or City of Phoenix recycling west of I-17. Bulk cardboard is also taken at the Council's Go Green events.

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

6 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Anthem

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All 6 Drop-off 2 Services & pickup 4

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AnthemNo 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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Anthem Curbside Recycling and Bulk Collection (Republic Services, east of I-17)Pickup service · AnthemCost not listed
How it works
Republic Services provides curbside trash, recycling-cart and every-other-month bulk collection for Anthem homes east of I-17; the City of Phoenix serves Anthem homes west of I-17.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Break down or cut up large boxes before putting them in the recycling cart.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Anthem Community Council Go Green Recycling EventNonprofit service · AnthemAnthem residentsCost not listed
How it works
Twice-yearly (spring and fall) residents-only drive-through recycling event at Anthem Community Park: electronics (Westech), batteries and bulbs, paint and household hazardous waste (Clean Harbors), cardboard and bulk items (Republic Services), shredding and medication drop-off. The fall 2026 event was October 10; no next date is posted.
Official page (opens in new tab)
City of Phoenix Curbside RecyclingCity service · PhoenixCost not listed
How it works
Weekly blue-container recycling for Phoenix residential customers, collected on the same day as trash. Materials go in loose (not bagged), empty and free of food.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Break boxes down and place them loose (not bagged) in the blue container.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Anthem · 41835 North New River Road, New RiverMaricopa County residentsCost not listed
Where
41835 North New River Road
New River, AZ 85087
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
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Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Anthem · 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave CreekMaricopa County residentsCost not listed
Where
3955 East Carefree Highway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
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.

More about cardboard

Arizona rules

ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Source: ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab)
ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paper, magazines, newspaper and cardboard are accepted recyclables; keep paper products dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paper, magazines, newspaper and cardboard are accepted recyclables; keep paper products dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
Anthem Community Council: FAQs (opens in new tab) · Anthem Community Council
- The Anthem Community Council says trash, recycling and bulk service comes from Republic Services for residents east of I-17 and the City of Phoenix for residents west of I-17. Checked October 26, 2026.
2025 Anthem Recycling, Waste & Bulk Collection Guide (Republic Services, posted by the Anthem Community Council) (opens in new tab) · Republic Services / Anthem Community Council
- Republic asks Anthem customers to break down or cut up large cardboard boxes before placing them in the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
Anthem Community Council: Go Green (opens in new tab) · Anthem Community Council
- Go Green is for Anthem residents only; proof of residency is required and no commercial vehicles are allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Republic Services takes cardboard at Go Green; break it down as much as possible. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Phoenix: Residential Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Phoenix Public Works
- Phoenix offers weekly recycling collection on the same day as landfill container collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Materials must be placed loosely in the container, not bagged. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Phoenix: Zero Waste Recycling List (printable PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Phoenix Public Works
- Cardboard goes in the blue recycling container; break it down. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.

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