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Cardboard Recycling in Gastonia, NC

Flattened corrugated cardboard can go to the county's Duke Street or Farmers Market recycling centers in Gastonia, free.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Gastonia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GastoniaNo 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. Gaston County Duke Street Recycling CenterDrop-off · 3100 Duke Street, GastoniaGaston County residentsFree
    Where

    3100 Duke Street
    Gastonia, NC 28053

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Flatten corrugated cardboard; no cereal boxes, plastic wrap or Styrofoam.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Gaston County Farmer's Market Recycling CenterDrop-off · 410 E Long Avenue, GastoniaGaston County residentsFree
    Where

    410 E Long Avenue
    Gastonia, NC 28053

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Flatten corrugated cardboard; no cereal boxes, plastic wrap or Styrofoam.

    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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycle (opens in new tab) · Gaston County Solid Waste Department
    • Gaston County residents can take recyclables to seven convenience sites for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted at all seven sites: flattened corrugated cardboard only (no cereal boxes). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dropping off recyclables is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted at all seven sites: flattened corrugated cardboard only (no cereal boxes). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dropping off recyclables is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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