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Cardboard Recycling in Avondale, AZ

Break down cardboard for Avondale's blue recycling container, or take it to the recycling drop-off center at 11350 W. Civic Center Dr. Large boxes aren't bulk trash.

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

5 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Avondale

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AvondaleNo 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. Avondale Recycling Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., AvondaleCost not listed
    Where

    11350 W. Civic Center Dr.
    Avondale, AZ 85323

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Preparation: Break down boxes; remove foam, packing peanuts and plastic bags.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Avondale Curbside RecyclingCity service · AvondaleCost not listed
    How it works

    Blue-container curbside recycling for Avondale residential customers.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Break down boxes.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Avondale · 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.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Avondale · 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 & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take cardboard (1)
  • City of Avondale Monthly Bulk Trash · Avondale

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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Arizona rules

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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.
  • 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.
  • City of Avondale: Bulk Trash Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Avondale
    • Large cardboard boxes are not bulk trash; break them down for the blue recycling container. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Avondale: Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · City of Avondale
    • Avondale's recycling container accepts paper and cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, cans and glass. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Break down cardboard boxes before recycling them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The drop-off center takes the same items as curbside recycling, including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Break down boxes and remove foam, packing peanuts and plastic bags. Checked October 26, 2026.

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