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Cardboard & Paper Packaging

Cardboard & Paper Packaging
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Did You Know?
Nearly 30% of our garbage is packaging. A lot of it is cardboard that can be reused or recycled.
Most of today's paper packaging products can be recycled curbside. Some paper packaging products, such as pizza, refrigerator or freezer boxes, are not recyclable, as they are most often sprayed with a plastic coating that makes the paper difficult to recycle.

Reduction Tips

  • Buy concentrated products or in bulk from self-serve bins when possible to reduce packaging waste.
  • Look for packaging made from recycled materials—buying these products keeps recycling going.

 

Carton made from 100% Recycled Paperboard Look for a symbol or text like this that indicates the packaging is made from recycled material.

For more tips on reducing packaging waste, visit our Reduce section.

Recycling & Disposal Information

Recyclable

Reusable BoxesCheck with your hauler for specific preparation requirements.

Cardboard

Found in heavier corrugated boxes. Can also be reused for shipping or storing items.

Boxboard

Lighter weight paperboard used to package cereal, cake, gifts, medications, toiletries, shoes and toothpaste.

Food Box Guidelines

If the product is stored in the cupboard, the box is recyclable. If it goes in the fridge, freezer or microwave, it isn't recyclable at this time. 

Not Recyclable

Reuse or place these items in the garbage. Contact your garbage hauler or city for more information. 

  • Pizza boxes or other boxes contaiminated with food, grease or other material.
  • Wet-coated boxes commonly used to package pizza, refrigerated and frozen foods. 

 

Some non-recyclable paper products are compostable in organics collection programs. Check with your service provider for materials accepted.

Disposal & Dropoff Sites

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Pine Bend Landfill/BFI

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction items, household garbage, recyclables, scrap metal, tires & treated wood.


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(including other items accepted)
2495 117th St E
Inver Grove Heights
p: 651-457-2778
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