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Cardboard Recycling in Ukiah, CA

Extra cardboard can be recycled free at the Ukiah Valley Transfer Station, 3151 Taylor Drive.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Ukiah

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · UkiahNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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    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. Ukiah Valley Transfer Station & Recycling Center (3151 Taylor Drive)County service · Mendocino CountyMendocino County residentsFree
    How it works

    Transfer station and recycling center at 3151 Taylor Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482, open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (707-234-6400). Takes TVs and electronics, household and car batteries, latex paint, scrap metal, cardboard and clean non-foam mattresses at no charge; furniture, tires and appliances for a fee. Self-haulers from the Ukiah Valley, Boonville, Hopland, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Philo and Comptche may use it.

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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

  • C&S Waste Solutions: Ukiah Transfer Station & Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · C&S Waste Solutions
    • Accepted at no charge: scrap metal, cardboard, TVs and electronics, car and household batteries, latex paint, and clean dry non-foam mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Ukiah: Solid Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Ukiah
    • Self-haulers from Boonville, Hopland, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Philo, Comptche and the Ukiah Valley (Calpella to Burke Hill) may use the Ukiah Valley Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city says recycling of cardboard and other listed items is available at the Ukiah Valley Transfer Station at no cost. 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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