Cardboard Recycling in South Portland, ME

Residents with a Transfer Facility sticker can put flattened cardboard (pieces up to 4 x 4 feet) in the silver bullet containers at 929 Highland Ave. at no charge.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in South Portland

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · South PortlandNo 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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South Portland Transfer FacilityDrop-off · 929 Highland Avenue, South PortlandSouth Portland residentsFree
Where
929 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
Hours
Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; also Sundays in May and November
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Preparation: Flatten boxes and break them into pieces no larger than 4 x 4 feet; check in with the attendant first.
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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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Checked October 26, 2026

City of South Portland: Transfer Facility (opens in new tab) · City of South Portland
- The Transfer Facility is open to South Portland residents with a valid permit sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The first permit sticker is free; a second for another vehicle costs $5. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial use of the facility is not permitted (except landscape contractors with yard debris). Checked October 26, 2026.
City of South Portland: Transfer Facility Accepted Items & Fee Schedule (opens in new tab) · City of South Portland
- The silver bullet containers inside the Transfer Facility take large cardboard boxes flattened to 4x4 feet or smaller, with no fee. Checked October 26, 2026.

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