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 Indiana we list 32 cardboard & paper drop-off locations across 30 cities, with the most in Indianapolis, Broad St New Castle, Cartwright Dr Kokomo, Charlestown and Chesterton. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Cardboard & Paper Drop-Off Locations in Indiana

Lusco Corporation

📍Noblesville · Lusco Corporation, WAREHOUSE CLOSED TO PUBLIC, 1295 S 5th St, Noblesville, IN 46060
📞+1 317-773-2780
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Shred Monkey

📍Indianapolis · 2364 N Butler Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
📞+1 317-916-1800
🕐Today: 9 AM–4 PM
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Randolph County Recycling District

📍Winchester · 105 W Franklin St, Winchester, IN 47394
📞+1 765-584-9816
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Hartford City Paper Llc(New-Indy Containerbord)

📍Hartford City · 501 S Spring St, Hartford City, IN 47348
📞+1 765-348-5440
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Ohio County Recycle Center

📍Rising Sun · 1432 Barbour Wy, Rising Sun, IN 47040
📞+1 812-801-9037
🕐Today: Closed
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Floyd County Solid Waste

📍Grant Line Rd New Albany · 3005 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN 47150
📞+1 812-948-4733
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Howard County Recycling District

📍Cartwright Dr Kokomo · 4102 Cartwright Dr, Kokomo, IN 46902
📞+1 765-456-2274
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Junk King Greenwood

📍N 200 E Whiteland · 7382 N 200 E, Whiteland, IN 46184
📞+1 317-922-1816
🕐Today: 6:30 AM–10 PM
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Spencer County Recycles

📍In 245 Santa Claus · 15169 IN-245, Santa Claus, IN 47579
📞+1 812-362-7401
🕐Today: 10 AM–6 PM
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Henry County Solid Waste Management District

📍Broad St New Castle · 1121 Broad St, New Castle, IN 47362
📞+1 765-529-1691
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Green Recycling Solutions

📍E Wallace St Fort Wayne · 1021 E Wallace St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
📞+1 260-969-0280
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Wampler's Disposal Service & Recycling

📍Washington Ave Frankfort · 1270 Washington Ave, Frankfort, IN 46041
📞+1 765-659-3721
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Brown County (Indiana) Solid Waste Management District

📍Nashville · 176 Old State Rd 46, Nashville, IN 47448
📞+1 812-988-0140
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Wm - Indy Northwest Mrf

📍S Indianapolis Rd Whitestown · 6251 S Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, IN 46075
📞+1 317-769-2026
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:30 PM
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Ripley County Recycle Center

📍N Hasmer Hill Rd Osgood · 2710 N Hasmer Hill Rd, Osgood, IN 47037
📞+1 812-292-2360
🕐Today: 12–6 PM
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Southeastern Indiana Recycling District

📍North Shun Pike Road Madison · 6556 North Shun Pike Road, Madison, IN 47250
📞+1 812-574-4080
🕐Today: 7 AM–3 PM
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Monroe County Solid Waste - The District

📍S Walnut St Bloomington · 3400 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
📞+1 812-349-2020
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
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Quincy Recycle

📍Summit St New Haven · 2210 Summit St, New Haven, IN 46774
📞+1 260-748-2560
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Washington Recycling Center

📍Washington · 2200 Memorial Ave, Washington, IN 47501
📞+1 812-254-4564
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:30 PM
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Clark County Recycling

📍Charlestown · 112 Industrial Way, Charlestown, IN 47111
📞+1 812-256-7942
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:30 PM
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Isu Recycle Center

📍Terre Haute · 447 N 9th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809
📞+1 812-237-8150
🕐Today: Closed
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Columbus Recycling Center

📍Columbus · 720 S Mapleton St, Columbus, IN 47201
📞+1 812-376-2614
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Grant County Recycling Center

📍Gas City · 3939 S Garthwaite Rd, Gas City, IN 46933
📞+1 765-677-6044
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Tipton County Solid Waste Management & Recycling

📍Tipton · 814 Development Dr, Tipton, IN 46072
📞+1 765-675-9006
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Lizton Recycling Center

📍Lizton · 8976 IN-39, Lizton, IN 46149
📞+1 317-858-6070
🕐Today: 9 AM–6 PM
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Wm - Indianapolis Recycling Facility

📍Indianapolis · 2025 Stout Field W Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241
📞+1 844-521-4340
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
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Recycling Center Inc

📍Richmond · 630 S M St, Richmond, IN 47374
📞+1 765-966-8295
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Metro Recycling

📍Griffith · 1501 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319
📞+1 219-922-1830
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Johnson County Recycling Center

📍Franklin · 2250 Graham Rd, Franklin, IN 46131
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Jay County Solid Waste Management District

📍In 67 Portland · 5948 IN-67, Portland, IN 47371
📞+1 260-729-5071
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Broad Ripple Recycling

📍Indianapolis · 6380 Evanston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Chesterton

📍Chesterton · Chesterton, Indiana Recycling Center, 1600 Pioneer Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304
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Recycling Cardboard & Paper in Indiana: 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 — Indiana

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

The most cardboard & paper drop-offs are in Indianapolis (3), Broad St New Castle (1), Cartwright Dr Kokomo (1), Charlestown (1) and Chesterton (1). In total we list 32 locations across 30 Indiana cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in Indiana?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Indiana 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 Indiana recycling directory, or cardboard & paper recycling in Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia.