Cardboard is a highly valuable recyclable material, but not if it’s wet! When cardboard gets wet, it becomes heavy and begins to break down and fall apart and is unable to be baled and shipped to manufacturers to reuse it. Avoid getting your cardboard wet by making sure the lid on your recycling cart is always closed! If rain is anticipated in your area, don’t leave cardboard next to your cart at the curb. Solution: Break down boxes to take less space in your cart, and keep any extra cardboard in your garage or basement to recycle it on a dry day.
