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Cardboard Recycling in Folsom, CA

Flattened cardboard goes in the City's community recycling bins at Andy Morin Sports Complex, City Hall, Folsom Middle School, the Historic District and Lembi Park.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Folsom

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FolsomNo 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. City of Folsom community recycling binsCity service · FolsomCost not listed
    How it works

    City-provided community recycling bins for flattened cardboard, paper, glass, cans and plastic containers at Andy Morin Sports Complex, Folsom City Hall (behind the building), Folsom Middle School, the Historic District (Leidesdorff and Wool) and Lembi Park; 916-461-6730.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten cardboard.

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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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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Folsom: Residential Recycling (drop-off locations) (opens in new tab) · City of Folsom
    • City-provided community bins at Andy Morin Sports Complex (open 24 hours) take flattened cardboard, paper, glass, cans and plastic containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Other community bin sites include Folsom City Hall (behind the building) and Folsom Middle School. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Folsom: Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Folsom
    • The City says cardboard is no longer taken in bulky pickups and should go to its recycling drop-off locations. 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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