Cardboard Disposal
How do I dispose of cardboard in the City of De Pere?
Cardboard is accepted in the single-stream recycling system collected every other week by the City of De Pere at your residence. Cardboard should be flattened when placed in your cart and must free-fall when the cart is tipped into the truck.
What do I do with extra cardboard that does not fit in my recycle cart?
You may dispose of extra cardboard at the following locations (please call ahead for drop off times):
- Residents can take advantage of the city's overflow collection options. More information can be found here.
- US Paper Mills Corporation, 824 Fort Howard, De Pere (920) 336-4229
- Brown County Recycling Transfer Station, 2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay (920-492-4950)
- Ecosource, 300 7th St, Green Bay (920-435-2644)
Is cardboard accepted at De Pere's large item/bulky drop off site on S. Sixth Street?
NO, cardboard is not accepted at this site.
Contact Us

Scott Thoresen,
Public Works Director
Public Works Director
925 S Sixth St
De Pere, WI 54115
De Pere, WI 54115
- Phone: (920) 339-4060
- Fax:
(920) 339-4071 - Staff Directory
- Hours: Drop Off hours for Bulky/Metal Items and Waste Oil are April through November, Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30 am - 4:00 pm and Friday 6:30 am - 10:30 am.