Cardboard and paper are among the most valuable and recyclable materials. Keep them clean and dry; grease-soaked boxes and wet paper are contaminants.

In Florida we list 8 cardboard & paper drop-off locations across 6 cities, with the most in Ocala, Tampa, Orlando, Pompano Beach and Sebring. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Cardboard & Paper Drop-Off Locations in Florida

Marion County Solid Waste Department

📍Ocala · 5601 SE 66th St, Ocala, FL 34480
📞+1 352-671-8465
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Recycling Cart

📍Sebring · 5151 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33970
📞+1 863-655-0005
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Coastal Waste & Recycling

📍Pompano Beach · Inc., 1840 NW 33rd St, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
📞+1 954-947-4000
🕐Today: 6 AM–6 PM
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Baseline Landfill And Transfer Facility

📍Ocala · 5601 SE 66th St, Ocala, FL 34480
📞+1 352-671-8465
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Accurate Paper Recycling & Accu-Shred

📍Tampa · 5500 E Giddens Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
📞+1 813-622-7377
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4 PM
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Orlando Recycling Inc

📍Orlando · 5303 N Orange Blossom Trl unit b, Orlando, FL 32810
📞+1 407-872-1595
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Autoshred Florida

📍University Park · 5265 University Pkwy, University Park, FL 34201
📞+1 866-344-2505
🕐Today: 6 AM–7 PM
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Tire Shredders Of America

📍Tampa · 6902 E 6th Ave, Tampa, FL 33619
📞+1 813-621-3700
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Recycling Cardboard & Paper in Florida: What to Know

📦 Corrugated cardboard
Flatten boxes to save space; remove excessive tape and labels.
📄 Mixed paper
Office paper, newspaper, magazines and mail. Shredded paper may need bagging.

How to Prepare Cardboard & Paper

  • Flatten and break down boxes.
  • Keep paper and cardboard dry — wet fiber is a contaminant.
  • Remove food-soaked sections (like greasy pizza-box bottoms).

Cardboard & Paper Recycling FAQ — Florida

Which Florida cities have the most cardboard & paper drop-off locations?

The most cardboard & paper drop-offs are in Ocala (2), Tampa (2), Orlando (1), Pompano Beach (1) and Sebring (1). In total we list 8 locations across 6 Florida cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in Florida?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Florida directory. Most curbside programs take clean cardboard and paper; drop-off sites handle large volumes and shredding. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off cardboard and paper?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put cardboard and paper in my curbside bin?

Usually no — cardboard and paper typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all cardboard & paper recycling locations by city, the full Florida recycling directory, or cardboard & paper recycling in Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia.