Cardboard (corrugated and boxboard)

Accepted at all local transfer stations in Paper recycling and curbside in Erving, Gill, and Montague.

Pizza boxes are accepted at all local transfer stations in Paper recycling and curbside in Erving, Gill, and Montague. Must be empty and free of food, plastic or foil. Grease and is okay. They can also go into compost dumpsters at transfer stations with compost collection. Frozen pizza boxes have a moisture barrier and must be disposed in the trash.

The following types of cardboard are NOT recyclable: beer or soda cartons (because of the moisture barrier in the cardboard); egg cartons (because the paper fibers are too short to be recycled); and waxed cardboard (because of the coating).

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