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Cardboard Recycling in San Rafael, CA

Marin Sanitary Service collects extra cardboard at no additional charge in San Rafael when it’s broken down and bundled beside the recycling cart.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in San Rafael

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · San RafaelNo 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. San Rafael Bulky & Large Item Collection (Marin Sanitary Service)Pickup service · San RafaelSan Rafael residentsFree
    How it works

    Residential customers with a personal MSS account get two scheduled bulky item collections a year of up to two items each at no extra charge (mattresses, appliances, furniture); items over 60 lbs or 6 ft cost extra. 24 hours’ notice; (415) 456-2601. Extra flattened cardboard beside the recycling cart is collected at no additional charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Break boxes down and tie them in 2 x 2 x 2 ft bundles next to the recycling cart.

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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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Residential Clean-ups | Marin Sanitary Service (opens in new tab) · Marin Sanitary Service
    • Residential customers with a personal MSS account get two scheduled bulky item collections of up to two items each at no extra charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Extra cardboard is collected at no additional charge if broken down and bundled beside the recycling cart. 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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