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Cardboard Recycling in Richmond, VA

Flattened cardboard goes in the CVWMA recycling cart every other week, or to drop-off sites at Parker Field Annex, Forest Hill Avenue and the city convenience centers.

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

6 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Richmond

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RichmondNo 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. East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC)Drop-off · 3800 East Richmond Road, RichmondRichmond residentsCost not listed
    Where

    3800 East Richmond Road
    Richmond, VA 23223

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Richmond Southside Transfer StationDrop-off · 3520 North Hopkins Road, RichmondRichmond residentsCost not listed
    Where

    3520 North Hopkins Road
    Richmond, VA 23224

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Parker Field Annex drop-off recyclingDrop-off · 1710 Robin Hood Road, RichmondCost not listed
    Where

    1710 Robin Hood Road
    Richmond, VA 23220

    Hours

    7 a.m.-dusk

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Forest Hill Avenue Recycling Center (drop-off)Drop-off · 7400 Forest Hill Ave., RichmondCost not listed
    Where

    7400 Forest Hill Ave.
    Richmond, VA 23225

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. Richmond curbside recycling (CVWMA)City service · RichmondRichmond residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Every-other-week curbside recycling in a 95-gallon cart for single-family homes, duplexes and fourplexes, coordinated by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.

    Cost & rules
    • Every other week on your trash day.
    • Before you go: Break down boxes.

    Official page (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

  • Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond Department of Public Works
    • The East Richmond Road Convenience Center is for city residents only; identification is verified. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The household hazardous waste service is free of charge to city residents, who must show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling at the Southside Transfer Station includes glass bottles, cardboard, aluminum cans and newspapers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Richmond (CVWMA locality page) (opens in new tab) · Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
    • Richmond drop-off recycling sites accept cardboard, mixed paper, cans, cartons, glass and plastic bottles; not plastic bags or Styrofoam. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Southside Transfer Station and East Richmond Road Convenience Center drop-off recycling is for city residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Southside Transfer Station is for city residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Parker Field Annex is open 7 a.m. to dusk. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each home gets a 95-gallon recycling cart collected Monday-Thursday on Blue and Red weeks. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off Recycling Site Map and List (opens in new tab) · Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
    • Forest Hill Avenue Recycling Center, 7400 Forest Hill Ave., ZIP 23225. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CVWMA drop-off recycling sites take cardboard and mixed paper, cans, cartons, glass and plastic bottles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clean City Commission / Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond Department of Public Works
    • Curbside recycling serves single-family homes, duplexes and fourplexes, not apartment complexes or businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Break down cardboard boxes so they fit in the truck. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CVWMA homepage (what to recycle) (opens in new tab) · Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
    • CVWMA recycling accepts paper and cardboard; flatten boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
    • Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
    • Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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