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Cardboard Recycling in High Point, NC

High Point residents flatten cardboard for the recycling cart. Extra cardboard can go to the drop-off at the city Material Recovery Facility.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in High Point

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · High PointNo 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. High Point electronics drop-off sites (MRF and Ingleside)City service · High PointCost not listed
    How it works

    Free electronics drop-off at the City of High Point Material Recovery Facility, 5875 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown mailing address (Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 336-883-3623), and an unstaffed trailer at the Ingleside Compost Facility, 3001 Ingleside Dr., High Point (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.). City pages give no ZIP codes; the U.S. Census geocoder places both addresses inside High Point city. The MRF also takes recyclables and cardboard.

    Cost & rules
    • Cardboard is accepted at the MRF drop-off on Riverdale Drive.

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  3. High Point curbside recyclingCity service · High PointHigh Point residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    City recycling carts collected every other week. Flatten cardboard boxes; excess recycling can go to city drop-off sites.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Flatten boxes so the cart lid closes.

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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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North Carolina rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of High Point Environmental Services
    • The City and Guilford County provide drop-off sites where individuals can dispose of old electronics free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Drop Off Options (opens in new tab) · City of High Point Environmental Services
    • The High Point MRF drop-off takes recyclables, cardboard, electronics and polystyrene. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of High Point Environmental Services
    • Flatten cardboard boxes so everything fits in the cart with the lid closed. 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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