How to Dispose of Cardboard in Seattle, WA
Seattle recycling carts take clean cardboard. Store film drop-off is not a box path. Flatten and keep dry. Confirm set-out on Seattle Public Utilities — Food & Yard Waste or SPU recycling — not food/yard carts.
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Where to take it in Seattle
Map stays on this page5 pins on map · nearest first from ZIP 98101
Local specifics
| Curbside pickup | Yes / organics stream |
|---|---|
| Average tipping fee | Free recycling cart when clean |
| Hazardous rating | Low |
| Nearest facility type | Seattle recycling cart — not store film |
| Rule source level | city |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
Common questions
Same as plastic bags?
No. Film bins want clean bags and wrap. Cardboard is paper recycling or trash if wet/greasy.
Pizza boxes?
If soaked with grease, they are usually trash or organics — not clean cardboard.
Blue cart?
Usually yes when clean and dry. Confirm the city’s recycling list.
Cardboard in other cities
Same item, different city rules — useful if you moved or are comparing nearby metros.
ZIP pages near Seattle
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