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Cardboard Recycling in Laguna Niguel, CA

New Laguna Niguel residents can have CR&R collect all moving cardboard and packing materials free; it counts as both of the year's free bulky pickups.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Laguna Niguel

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Laguna NiguelNo 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. CR&R bulky item pickup (Laguna Niguel)Pickup service · Laguna NiguelLaguna Niguel residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Each Laguna Niguel residential customer gets two free CR&R bulky item pickups per calendar year; extra pickups cost a nominal charge. New residents can have moving cardboard collected free (counts as both free pickups).

    Cost & rules
    • For new residents: CR&R collects all moving paper, cardboard and packing materials free; this uses both of the year's free bulky pickups.

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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 Laguna Niguel: Trash Collection and Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · City of Laguna Niguel
    • Each Laguna Niguel residential customer gets two free bulky pickups a year; new residents can have all paper, cardboard and packing materials collected free, which counts as both free pickups. 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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