How to dispose of cardboard and boxes in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · September 7, 2026

Recycle

Put it in the blue recycling cart

Flatten clean cardboard and put it in the blue cart. Greasy or food-soiled sections belong in the trash.

What to do

  1. Flatten boxes so the cart lid closes.
  2. Remove plastic liners and packing material.
  3. Recycle clean pizza-box sections; discard greasy portions.

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