Cardboard Recycling in Placerville, CA

The Placerville Recycling Center on Truck Street does not take cardboard; El Dorado Disposal sends it to the MRF at 4100 Throwita Way, where segregated recycling is free.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Placerville

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PlacervilleNo 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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El Dorado Disposal Transfer Station & Materials Recovery Facility (4100 Throwita Way, Placerville)Pickup service · El Dorado CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
El Dorado Disposal runs a materials recovery facility and transfer station at 4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, open 7 days 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (530-626-4141). Free: clean mattresses/box springs, e-waste (TVs, computers, monitors, printers), segregated recycling incl. cardboard, scrap metal. Paid: appliances, microwaves, tires. Free HHW Friday–Sunday 9–4 for El Dorado County residents.
Cost & rules
- Free when segregated before entering the facility.
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Places that don’t take cardboard (1)

El Dorado Disposal Placerville Recycling Center · El Dorado County

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

El Dorado Disposal: Recycling Centers in El Dorado County (opens in new tab) · El Dorado Disposal
- The Placerville center offers CRV buy-back only; cardboard goes to the MRF at 4100 Throwita Way. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household batteries are accepted free for El Dorado County residents (tape the ends with clear tape; no car batteries). Checked October 26, 2026.
El Dorado Disposal: El Dorado Transfer Station & Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) – rates (opens in new tab) · El Dorado Disposal
- Recycling (cans, bottles, cardboard) and scrap metal (hazardous waste removed from engines) are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
El Dorado Disposal: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · El Dorado Disposal
- El Dorado County residents may bring up to 15 gallons (5-gallon or smaller containers) or 125 lb per trip. 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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