Cardboard Recycling in Coon Rapids, MN

Corrugated cardboard is accepted at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center with tape and staples removed.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Coon Rapids

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Coon RapidsNo 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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Coon Rapids Recycling CenterDrop-off · 1827 111th Avenue NW, Coon RapidsAnoka County residentsCost not listed
Where
1827 111th Avenue NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Hours
April–September: Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wed 1–7 p.m., Thu–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m. October–March: Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Sun, Mon and holidays.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Remove tape and staples.
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Washington County South Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Coon Rapids · 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, WoodburyAnoka County residentsCost not listed
Where
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
Hours
Tuesday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed county holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Empty and flatten; use the cardboard dumpster.
Full details & sources Official site (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.

More about cardboard

Minnesota rules

Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab)
Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)

More Minnesota rules (4)

The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Environmental Centers (opens in new tab) · Washington County
- Open to residents of Washington, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties; show your driver's license or other proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Self-serve recycling: cardboard goes in the cardboard dumpster; empty and flatten it. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling Center FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Coon Rapids Recycling Division
- The Recycling Center is open to residents of Anoka County only. Checked October 26, 2026.
A to Z Recycling List (opens in new tab) · City of Coon Rapids Recycling Division
- Corrugated cardboard is accepted; remove tape and staples. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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