Cardboard Recycling in Muncie, IN

Broken-down cardboard goes in the Muncie Sanitary District blue recycling toter or the roll-off recycling dumpster at East Central Recycling.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Muncie

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MuncieNo 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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East Central Recycling (East Central Indiana Solid Waste District)Drop-off · 701 East Centennial Avenue, MuncieDelaware County residentsCost not listed
Where
701 East Centennial Avenue
Muncie, IN 47303
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon (closes to the public 30 minutes early)
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Break boxes down.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Muncie Sanitary District curbside recyclingCity service · MuncieMuncie residentsCost not listed
How it works
Opt-in single-stream curbside recycling in a 96-gallon blue toter for Muncie Sanitary District customers, at no extra charge.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Break down boxes.
Official page (opens in new tab)

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.

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Indiana rules

A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)

More Indiana rules (7)

Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Trash Pickup Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Broken-down cardboard boxes can be dropped off at East Central Recycling's roll-off recycling dumpster during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Broken-down cardboard boxes go preferably in a blue recycling toter. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Residents opt in to single-stream recycling by taking a pledge and signing up for a 96-gallon blue toter; there is no extra charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Tires (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Delaware County residents can bring up to 6 car or light pick-up tires a year free; tires over the limit cost $5 off-rim and $7 on-rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Household hazardous waste drop-off is free for all Delaware County residents for waste generated at the residence; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
Special Waste (opens in new tab) · East Central Indiana Solid Waste District
- The district's special waste programs are only for residents of Madison, Delaware and Grant counties; ID may be required and fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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