Cardboard Recycling in Campbell, CA

Extra cardboard, flattened and bundled up to 4 x 4 ft, is collected beside the recycling cart at no additional charge in Campbell.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Campbell

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CampbellNo 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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Campbell On-Call Bulky Cleanup Program (West Valley Recycles)Pickup service · CampbellCampbell residentsFree
How it works
Single-family customers can schedule an on-call bulky cleanup up to three times a calendar year at no additional charge: up to 3 cubic yards of bagged, boxed or bundled material and up to three large items including one e-waste item and two appliances (150 lbs max). Old tires and large appliances are collected through the program. Extra cardboard set flattened and bundled beside the recycling cart is collected at no additional charge. (408) 283-9250.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Flatten and tie in bundles no larger than 4 x 4 ft.
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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

California rules

DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (4)

DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Garbage & Recycling | Campbell, CA (opens in new tab) · City of Campbell
- Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga and Monte Sereno form the West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority. Checked October 26, 2026.
Single Family - West Valley Recycles (opens in new tab) · West Valley Collection & Recycling (West Valley Recycles)
- On-call bulky cleanup up to three times per calendar year at no additional charge, including one e-waste item and two appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Extra cardboard placed curbside next to the recycling cart is collected at no additional charge; flatten and bundle it. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.

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