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Cardboard Recycling in Independence, MO

Ted's Trash Service on E. Truman Road in Independence takes cardboard free on weekdays.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Independence

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · IndependenceNo 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. Ted's Trash Service recycling drop-off (East Independence Recycling Center)Drop-off · 10736 E. Truman Rd., IndependenceOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    10736 E. Truman Rd.
    Independence, MO 64052

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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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Missouri rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash Collection, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Cleanup Services (opens in new tab) · City of Independence, Missouri
    • For drop-off recycling sites the city refers residents to RecycleSpot.org. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ted's Trash Service, Inc. (RecycleSpot) (opens in new tab) · Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District (RecycleSpot)
    • Recycling cans, paper, cardboard, plastic containers and glass is free to all Kansas City metro residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard boxes and paperboard are among accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Independence community services (RecycleSpot) (opens in new tab) · Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District (RecycleSpot)
    • RecycleSpot lists Ted's Trash Service as a free recycling drop-off for Independence residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.

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