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Cardboard Recycling in Milwaukee, WI

Flattened cardboard goes in the blue recycling cart; large corrugated cardboard can be taken free to a Drop Off Center.

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

3 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Milwaukee

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MilwaukeeNo 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. Milwaukee North Drop Off Center (Industrial Road)Drop-off · 6660 N. Industrial Road, MilwaukeeMilwaukee residentsFree
    Where

    6660 N. Industrial Road
    Milwaukee, WI 53223

    Hours

    Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7 AM–3 PM; winter: Tue–Sat 7 AM–3 PM; closed city holidays

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Large corrugated cardboard; recyclables are free regardless of volume.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Milwaukee South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue)Drop-off · 3879 W. Lincoln Avenue, MilwaukeeMilwaukee residentsFree
    Where

    3879 W. Lincoln Avenue
    Milwaukee, WI 53215

    Hours

    Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7 AM–3 PM; winter: Tue–Sat 7 AM–3 PM; closed city holidays

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Large corrugated cardboard; recyclables are free regardless of volume.

    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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Wisconsin rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Drop Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
    • The Drop Off Centers are for City of Milwaukee residents and property owners; current state- or city-issued photo ID is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Normal recyclable materials and scrap metal are free regardless of volume. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items recycled at the Drop Off Centers include appliances, car batteries, electronics (TVs maximum of 3, $5 each) and large corrugated cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • Corrugated paper (cardboard) and other container board are on the statutory list of banned materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wisconsin DNR: What to recycle in Wisconsin (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    • Corrugated cardboard and other containerboard are banned from disposal; DNR asks that boxes be flattened. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In the La Crosse and Barron county waste-to-energy areas, recycling programs may send recyclable paper, including cardboard, and plastics to the incinerators, though local ordinances may still require recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wisconsin DNR: Recycling at home (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    • Since 1990 Wisconsin law has required all residents to recycle items like cardboard, bottles and cans, and ensured everyone has access to a local recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

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