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 Utah we list 7 cardboard & paper drop-off locations across 5 cities, with the most in Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, South Salt Lake and West Valley City. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Cardboard & Paper Drop-Off Locations in Utah

Greenfiber

📍West Valley City · 3061 3600 W, West Valley City, UT 84119
📞+1 801-972-6551
🕐Today: 7 AM–2 PM
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Interwest Paper

📍South Salt Lake · Interwest Paper, Inc. / The Pro Recycling Group, 575 W 3615 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
📞+1 801-266-3610
🕐Today: 7 AM–3 PM
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Ace Intermountain Recycling Center

📍Salt Lake City · 1240 Wallace Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
📞+1 385-214-9539
🕐Today: 5 AM–6 PM
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International Paper Recycling Salt Lake City

📍Salt Lake City · Ut, 2590 W 1500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
📞+1 801-973-2082
🕐Today: 6 AM–4 PM
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Everything Goez Llc

📍Sandy · 11586 High Mountain Dr, Sandy, UT 84092
📞+1 801-755-4799
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste

📍Salt Lake City · 6030 California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
📞+1 385-468-6370
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Trans-Jordan Landfill

📍South Jordan · HW5R+MP, 10473 South Bacchus Hwy, South Jordan, UT 84009
📞+1 801-569-8994
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Recycling Cardboard & Paper in Utah: 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 — Utah

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

The most cardboard & paper drop-offs are in Salt Lake City (3), Sandy (1), South Jordan (1), South Salt Lake (1) and West Valley City (1). In total we list 7 locations across 5 Utah cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle cardboard and paper in Utah?

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