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There are two types of cardboard—corrugated and paperboard—and they can both be recycled. Corrugated cardboard is made of multiple layers to create a durable and strong packing material. Paperboard is ...

When every online order results in another empty box, all that cardboard stacks up. Here's how to recycle it at the curb or a local collection site.

When I break down cardboard boxes to put into my recycling bin, I often spend a lot of effort removing the plastic tape that sealed them and pulling out any metal staples. It seems to me that the ...

Make sure the cardboard lid you chose is well-glued and sturdy. We used packing tape to reinforce the corners and inside edges to make sure no part could come loose. Measure the length and width of ...

Pizza boxes can be recyclable, but there’s a couple things to know before tossing one in the bin. Most boxes are made of corrugated cardboard, which are usually one of the easiest materials to recycle ...

It's no secret that kids – and cats – like to play with cardboard boxes, sometimes more than with what's inside. Amazon is introducing boxes with a built-in play factor. Starting this week, some ...

Companies that recycle cardboard boxes are overwhelmed after record holiday shopping online. The U.S. Postal Service estimated it would deliver 10 percent more packages in 2017 than the year before.

Find plenty of free or cheap cardboard boxes for your next move at U-Haul's box exchange forum. Their forum is pretty basic, divided regionally into sections for finding free used boxes or for buying ...