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 New Hampshire we list 12 cardboard & paper drop-off locations across 11 cities, with the most in Dover, Brookline, Center Conway, Epping and Hollis. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Cardboard & Paper Drop-Off Locations in New Hampshire

Dover Community Services

📍Dover · 271 Mast Rd, Dover, NH 03820
📞+1 603-516-6450
View Details →

Wolfeboro Town Solid Waste

📍Wolfeboro · 400 Beach Pond Rd, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
📞+1 603-569-4439
🕐Today: Closed
View Details →

Epping Transfer Station

📍Epping · 135 Coffin Rd, Epping, NH 03042
📞+1 603-679-5441
🕐Today: Closed
View Details →

Brookline Transfer Station

📍Brookline · 38 N Mason Rd, Brookline, NH 03033
📞+1 603-673-4267
🕐Today: 12–7 PM
View Details →

Conway Transfer Station

📍Center Conway · 755 E Conway Rd, Center Conway, NH 03813
📞+1 603-356-2272
🕐Today: 7 AM–3 PM
View Details →

Ll&S

📍Salem · Ll&S, Inc. Wood Recycling, 87 Lowell Rd, Salem, NH 03079
📞+1 603-894-9800
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
View Details →

Rocky Pond Transfer Station

📍Hollis · 10 Rocky Pond Rd, Hollis, NH 03049
📞+1 603-465-3299
🕐Today: 12–7 PM
View Details →

Nottingham Recycling Center

📍Nottingham · 11 Freeman Hall Rd, Nottingham, NH 03290
📞+1 603-942-5171
🕐Today: 11 AM–7 PM
View Details →

Plymouth Recycling Center

📍Plymouth · 56 Beech Hill Rd, Plymouth, NH 03264
📞+1 603-536-2378
🕐Today: Closed
View Details →

Dover Recycling Center

📍Dover · 265 Mast Rd, Dover, NH 03820
📞+1 603-516-6073
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
View Details →

Hudson Transfer Station

📍Hudson · 11 Old Landfill Rd, Hudson, NH 03051
🕐Today: Closed
View Details →

Strafford Recycling Center

📍Strafford · Strafford Recycling Center, Strafford, NH 03884
🕐Today: Closed
View Details →

Recycling Cardboard & Paper in New Hampshire: 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 — New Hampshire

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

The most cardboard & paper drop-offs are in Dover (2), Brookline (1), Center Conway (1), Epping (1) and Hollis (1). In total we list 12 locations across 11 New Hampshire cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in New Hampshire?

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