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Cardboard Recycling in Hilo, HI

Hilo residents can drop flattened corrugated cardboard free in the drop-off bins at the Hilo Recycling & Transfer Station, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Hilo

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HiloNo 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. Hilo Recycling & Transfer StationCounty service · HiloHawaii County residentsFree
    How it works

    County of Hawai'i residential transfer station at 1471 Ho'olaulima Road, Hilo (the County gives no ZIP code). Rubbish is accepted 6 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, and the appliance, scrap metal and drop-off recycling areas are open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Household self-haul only; businesses must use the East Hawai'i Regional Sort Station.

    Cost & rules
    • Residents only; businesses may not use the drop-off bins.
    • Before you go: Flatten corrugated 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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Facilities (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • County Recycling & Transfer Stations accept household soft bulky items such as mattresses and couches at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses cannot use the transfer stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Facility Locations, Hours, Fees and Rules (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • County Recycling and Transfer Stations are free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hilo transfer station takes corrugated cardboard daily 8–4. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • Drop-off bin for flattened corrugated cardboard and brown kraft paper bags only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents may use drop-off recycling bins at transfer stations; businesses may not. Checked October 26, 2026.

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