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Cardboard Recycling in Terre Haute, IN

Terre Haute residents can drop flattened cardboard free at the City Recycling Drop-Off on Deming Street (13th & Crawford), or subscribe to Republic curbside recycling ($8.61 a month, half reimbursed by the City).

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Terre Haute

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Terre HauteNo 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. City Recycling Drop-Off (Street Department Garage, 13th & Crawford)Drop-off · 1329 Deming Street, Terre HauteTerre Haute residentsFree
    Where

    1329 Deming Street
    Terre Haute, IN 47807

    Hours

    Mon, Wed, Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (City listing)

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Flatten; keep dry and free of food, bubble wrap and packaging.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Terre Haute curbside recycling (Republic Services, with City reimbursement)Pickup service · Terre HauteTerre Haute residents$8.61
    How it works

    Optional curbside recycling from Republic Services (812-298-2100) for $8.61 a month, billed quarterly; the City credits 50% back on the sewage bill for residents in good standing.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Curbside recycling subscription, per month$8.61
    • The City reimburses 50% of the recycling bill.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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

  • Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · City of Terre Haute
    • City Recycling Drop-Off at the Street Department Garage, 1329 Deming Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807, for city residents; Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City presents its self-service drop-off locations as the free option to recycle in Terre Haute. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside recycling through Republic Services costs $8.61 a month; the City reimburses 50% of the bill for residents whose sewage billing account is in good standing. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with Republic curbside recycling can get a 50% reimbursement of their recycling bill as a sewage bill credit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard is on the curbside recycling list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vigo County Solid Waste Management District (opens in new tab) · Vigo County Solid Waste Management District
    • The Vigo County district lists the 13th & Crawford site (1329 Deming St) as single-stream recycling only; cardboard must be flattened, dry and free of packaging. 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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