Clear the boxes after a move, delivery or busy week. Book empty boxes individually, bundles of 10 flattened boxes, or securely bound cardboard bales with loading-dock access.
The new furniture is in place. The deliveries are opened. Choose the cardboard you have and get the space back, without turning a stack of boxes into a guessing game.
Pick the right unit.
A loose box, a ten-box bundle and a compacted bale have separate prices.
Only book what is there.
Add bundles, leftover boxes and other items to one order.
Get confirmation it is cleared.
Follow pickup updates and photos after collection.
Boxes, bundles and bales are three different things.
A bundle is ten flattened boxes. A bale is mechanically compacted cardboard, securely strapped together and staged at an accessible loading dock.
Loose empty boxes.
Count each empty box as one item. Remove contents, plastic packing and foam. This choice is for the cardboard box itself.
Bundles of 10.
Flatten ten empty boxes and tie them into one bundle. Twenty-three boxes? Choose two ten-box bundles and three loose boxes. Count each box once.
Compacted bales.
Choose small for 50–150 lb, medium for 151–300 lb or large for 301–500 lb. Every bale must be securely bound and accessible from a loading dock. Unknown weight, no dock or over 500 lb? Ask our team first.
Cardboard pickup prices in Bozeman
First item / additional item
Empty cardboard box$59 / $5
10 flattened cardboard boxes$79 / $20
Small cardboard bale$99 / $30
Medium cardboard bale$129 / $60
Large cardboard bale$175 / $100
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Remove the contents and packing material. Set aside filled household boxes and add them as separate items if they are also going.
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Count boxes or confirm bale weight.
Tie each ten-box bundle together. For compacted bales, use the actual weight to choose the correct option.
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Prepare the right access.
Loose boxes and bundles need an accessible outdoor spot. Bales need a loading dock; keep them securely bound and tell us about dock access before pickup.
You’re in the loop. Until it’s gone.
Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.
Clean cardboard goes out flattened in the biweekly single-stream recycling tote for City utility customers, and it is free to drop off at the Bozeman Convenience Site or a free county recycling site.
City cost & eligibility
Curbside recycling is part of a paid City of Bozeman utility subscription billed by tote size; cardboard drop-off is free for Gallatin County residents at the Bozeman Convenience Site and the free recycling sites.
When & how
Set the recycling tote out before 7am on the biweekly collection day, or use a district drop-off during published hours.
Get it ready
Flatten and clean the cardboard. Glass, #3 through #7 plastics and non-bottle #1 and #2 plastics are not accepted, and the district recycling sites do not take material left on the ground.
The City of Bozeman collects landfill refuse weekly, recycling every other week and organics weekly from addresses inside the city limits that hold a City of Bozeman utility account. Totes go out before 7am on the assigned day, and collection is billed with the utility statement.
The Bozeman Convenience Site and Logan Landfill serve non-commercial District residents with small household quantities. Expect a minimum charge, pay at the scale, follow the site's separation and trailer rules, and unload your own material.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Gallatin County residents who haul their own material use the Bozeman Convenience Site for small household quantities and free recycling, or Logan Landfill for heavy, construction, refrigerant and bulk loads. Both routes are limited to non-commercial residents, and material is weighed or charged a minimum, so confirm the load before making the trip. Bozeman Convenience SiteBozeman Convenience Site feesLogan LandfillLogan Landfill rates
Drop off recycling, compost and bulky items
Bozeman Convenience Site
2143 Story Mill Road, Bozeman, MT 59715
Clean, flattened cardboard in the free recycling drop-off.
Non-commercial Gallatin County residents only, in small household quantities. Keep the cardboard clean and out of the trash, because anything left on the ground is not recycled.
Tuesday through Saturday, 8am to 3:30pm; closed Sunday and Monday. A late fee applies after 3:31pm, and household hazardous waste is accepted 8am to 2:30pm.
No charge. Free for non-commercial Gallatin County residents bringing small household quantities.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Cardboard pickup, from choosing your item to pickup day in Bozeman.
How much does cardboard pickup cost?+
One empty box is $59 first and $5 additional. A bundle of 10 flattened boxes is $79 first and $20 additional. Small, medium and large compacted bales have separate weight-based choices shown above.
What are the cardboard bale weight limits?+
Small is 50–150 lb, medium is 151–300 lb and large is 301–500 lb. Each bale must stay securely bound and be ready at an accessible loading dock. Contact our team about unknown weights, larger bales or a location without dock access.
Can the boxes still have things inside?+
Empty-cardboard pricing covers the cardboard itself. Use Filled household box for boxed household contents. Remove plastic, foam and other packing materials from empty boxes before collection.
Can I put cardboard in my regular recycling instead?+
Check your local provider’s cardboard rules, including flattening, container limits and collection days. EPA recommends keeping paper products clean and dry. Dropcurb provides a separately booked pickup; a specific recycling facility or recycling outcome is not guaranteed by this booking.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
How does Bozeman take cardboard?+
City of Bozeman customers put clean, flattened cardboard in the single-stream recycling tote, which is collected every other week. Cardboard is also free to drop off at the Bozeman Convenience Site and at the district's free recycling sites. Glass and most plastics other than bottle-shaped #1 and #2 are not accepted.Official guidance
Why does a Bozeman pickup need a city utility account?+
The City of Bozeman collects only from addresses inside the city limits that hold a City of Bozeman utility account. Nearby Gallatin County addresses use the district's Bozeman Convenience Site or Logan Landfill instead, and those sites serve non-commercial residents with small household quantities.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
