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Cardboard Recycling in Shelby Township, MI

Flatten boxes to 2 x 2 feet for the Shelby Township recycling cart; bind extra boxes and set them next to the cart.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Shelby Township

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Shelby TownshipNo 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. Shelby Township curbside trash, bulk and recycling collection (Priority Waste)City service · Shelby TownshipShelby Township residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Township solid waste program with Priority Waste (586-228-1200): large bulk items in reasonable quantities go out on the regular service day by 7 a.m.; call Priority Waste for excessive quantities.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten to 2 x 2 feet or smaller; bind extra boxes next to the cart.

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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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Michigan rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • What Do I Do With…? (opens in new tab) · Shelby Charter Township Waste Services
    • Large bulk waste such as appliances, furniture, air conditioners and water heaters in reasonable quantities is part of the solid waste program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Flatten boxes to 2 x 2 feet or smaller for the recycling cart; extra boxes go flattened and bound next to the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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