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Cardboard Recycling in Bel Air, MD

Bel Air residents put cardboard in the Town single-stream curbside recycling with paper, bottles and cans; do not bag recyclables in plastic.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Bel Air

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Bel AirNo 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. Town of Bel Air curbside single-stream recyclingCity service · Bel AirBel Air residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Town curbside single-stream recycling for Bel Air residents on the recycling calendar schedule: paper and cardboard go in the same container as bottles, cans and #1-7 plastic jugs; no plastic bags.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Commingle in an approved container; no plastic bags.

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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

  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · Town of Bel Air Department of Public Works
    • Single-stream curbside recycling lets residents put paper and cardboard in the same container as bottles, cans and plastic jugs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside recyclables should not be set out in plastic bags; they may be commingled in an approved refuse container. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
    • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
    • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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