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Cardboard Recycling in New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels residents can bring flattened cardboard (cut to 30 x 60 inches or smaller) to the free City Recycle Center at 488 S. Castell Avenue.

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

2 ways to get rid of a cardboard in New Braunfels

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · New BraunfelsNo 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. New Braunfels City Recycle CenterCity service · New BraunfelsNew Braunfels residentsFree
    How it works

    Free drop-off recycling for New Braunfels residents and businesses at 488 S. Castell Avenue, Tuesday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon. Attendants unload; trailer loads are not accepted.

    Cost & rules
    • Proof of New Braunfels residency required; Tuesday–Friday 8–5, Saturday 8–noon.
    • Before you go: Flatten and cut to 30 x 60 inches or smaller.

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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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · City of New Braunfels
    • The City Recycle Center is at 488 S. Castell Avenue for New Braunfels residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of residency is required; a valid ID or utility bill with a New Braunfels address is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city describes the recycle center as a free program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • From May 16, 2026 the center is open Tuesday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard is accepted flattened, clean, dry and cut to 30 x 60 inches or smaller. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-residents can take a limited number of recyclables to the Comal County Recycling and Chipping Center or Green Guy Recycling in San Marcos. 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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