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Cardboard Recycling in Gainesville, TX

The Gainesville Recycling Center at the transfer station (601 N. I-35) takes cardboard free for city residents; there is no curbside recycling.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Gainesville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GainesvilleNo 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. Gainesville Transfer Station and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 601 N. I-35, GainesvilleOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    601 N. I-35
    Gainesville, TX 76240

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Saturday 8:00–11:00 AM (Saturdays closed mid-January to mid-April).

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for cardboard
    County (non-city) residents, per load$21.89 per visit
    • Free for City residents; county residents pay $21.89 per load.

    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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Texas rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division
    • The Citizen Station is for residents and non-residents to offload debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division
    • The Recycling Center is free to City residents and accepts cardboard, newspapers, magazines and empty cardboard food boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents may use the recycling center for $21.89 (including tax) for all size loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
    • TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
    • Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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