How to Bundle Cardboard

How to Bundle Cardboard
Written By
Ryan McAlister
Ryan McAlister
Published: Mar 2, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Box cutter
  • Twine

Cardboard can also be bundled for easy storage, transportation or disposal.

  1. Flatten all pieces of cardboard so they lie on top of each other without any spaces.

  2. Cut the flattened cardboard into pieces that fit your city's requirements. This can be done with a box cutter or scissors for thinner cardboard. A common requirement is that the pieces are no larger than 30 by 30 inches, though some states allow the pieces to be larger.

  3. Wrap a piece of plastic or metal twine tightly around the stack of cardboard to keep the pieces together. If recycling, follow the city's guidelines to determine how thick the stack can be. A common requirement is 6 inches or less.

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Ryan McAlister

Ryan McAlister has been writing professionally since 2007, with his work appearing on various question-and-answer websites. His writing focuses on topics that allow for creativity, in particular interior design and arts and crafts.

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