Clear the boxes after a move, delivery or busy week. Book empty boxes individually, bundles of 10 flattened boxes, or securely bound cardboard bales with loading-dock access.
The new furniture is in place. The deliveries are opened. Choose the cardboard you have and get the space back, without turning a stack of boxes into a guessing game.
Pick the right unit.
A loose box, a ten-box bundle and a compacted bale have separate prices.
Only book what is there.
Add bundles, leftover boxes and other items to one order.
Get confirmation it is cleared.
Follow pickup updates and photos after collection.
Boxes, bundles and bales are three different things.
A bundle is ten flattened boxes. A bale is mechanically compacted cardboard, securely strapped together and staged at an accessible loading dock.
Loose empty boxes.
Count each empty box as one item. Remove contents, plastic packing and foam. This choice is for the cardboard box itself.
Bundles of 10.
Flatten ten empty boxes and tie them into one bundle. Twenty-three boxes? Choose two ten-box bundles and three loose boxes. Count each box once.
Compacted bales.
Choose small for 50–150 lb, medium for 151–300 lb or large for 301–500 lb. Every bale must be securely bound and accessible from a loading dock. Unknown weight, no dock or over 500 lb? Ask our team first.
Cardboard pickup prices in San Angelo
First item / additional item
Empty cardboard box$59 / $5
10 flattened cardboard boxes$79 / $20
Small cardboard bale$99 / $30
Medium cardboard bale$129 / $60
Large cardboard bale$175 / $100
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Remove the contents and packing material. Set aside filled household boxes and add them as separate items if they are also going.
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Count boxes or confirm bale weight.
Tie each ten-box bundle together. For compacted bales, use the actual weight to choose the correct option.
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Prepare the right access.
Loose boxes and bundles need an accessible outdoor spot. Bales need a loading dock; keep them securely bound and tell us about dock access before pickup.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
Flattened corrugated cardboard and boxboard are accepted in the green recycling cart, which is collected every other week, and the City also lists a local cardboard drop-off.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Residential address with an active City of San Angelo water utility account; recycling is part of the contracted service billed through the monthly municipal services statement.
When & how
Set the green cart out on the recycling week by 7am or the night before, on the same day as your garbage collection.
Get it ready
Flatten the cardboard and keep boxboard with it. Mixed paper, plastic bags, glass, Styrofoam, food waste and soiled paper are not accepted in the cart.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
City of San Angelo Solid Waste Division and Republic Services
City green recycling cart
A residential address with an active City of San Angelo water utility account and a green recycling cart.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Residential address with an active City of San Angelo water utility account; recycling is part of the contracted service billed through the monthly municipal services statement.
Arrange it
Put flattened cardboard, boxboard, number 1 and 2 plastics and steel, tin and aluminum cans in the green cart on the recycling week.
Mixed paper, numbers 3 through 7 plastics, batteries, glass, Styrofoam, food waste, appliances, electronics, yard waste, wood and tires are not accepted. An additional recycling cart is available for a monthly charge on the same utility statement.
Self-haulers use the landfill on Old Ballinger Highway, where Republic staff direct traffic through a convenience center near the entrance. City residents bring the most recent official water bill and a matching photo ID for one free dump each billing cycle, county residents bring an electric bill for one free dump each month, and every load has to be secured or tarped. Solid waste, recycling, bulk and landfill rulesUnderstanding your water bill
Self-haul accepted waste and electronics
San Angelo Landfill
3002 Old Ballinger Highway, San Angelo, TX
Cardboard and mixed recyclable material separated at the convenience center.
Republic personnel direct customers to the sorting bays, so separate recycling from trash before arrival.
Monday through Friday 7am to 5:30pm and Saturday 7am to 2pm; closed Sunday. The landfill is also closed on listed holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Confirm with the landfill whether the recyclable portion of the load is counted separately from the disposal charge.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Cardboard pickup, from choosing your item to pickup day in San Angelo.
How much does cardboard pickup cost?+
One empty box is $59 first and $5 additional. A bundle of 10 flattened boxes is $79 first and $20 additional. Small, medium and large compacted bales have separate weight-based choices shown above.
What are the cardboard bale weight limits?+
Small is 50–150 lb, medium is 151–300 lb and large is 301–500 lb. Each bale must stay securely bound and be ready at an accessible loading dock. Contact our team about unknown weights, larger bales or a location without dock access.
Can the boxes still have things inside?+
Empty-cardboard pricing covers the cardboard itself. Use Filled household box for boxed household contents. Remove plastic, foam and other packing materials from empty boxes before collection.
Can I put cardboard in my regular recycling instead?+
Check your local provider’s cardboard rules, including flattening, container limits and collection days. EPA recommends keeping paper products clean and dry. Dropcurb provides a separately booked pickup; a specific recycling facility or recycling outcome is not guaranteed by this booking.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
How does San Angelo recycling take cardboard?+
Flattened corrugated cardboard and boxboard go in the green recycling cart, which is collected every other week on your regular garbage day. Mixed paper is not accepted, and the City also lists Butts Recycling for larger cardboard and paper drop-offs.Official guidance
What do I need to prove for a free San Angelo dump?+
A City resident brings the most recent official water bill and a driver license with a matching address for one free dump each billing cycle. County residents bring their electric bill for one free dump each month. Paperless customers can show the paper or mobile statement with a matching ID.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
