The short answer
Published by John Fox, BinDay. Last updated 29 October 2026.
Clean, dry cardboard goes in the household recycling bin in Ireland, placed loose. Wet or soiled cardboard cannot be recycled. For large amounts, MyWaste recommends checking its waste services locator. Pizza boxes need a separate check: recycle clean sections and put greasy takeaway sections in the food-waste bin.
Last checked 29 October 2026 by BinDay against the sources below. This guide covers the Republic of Ireland; bin colours and collector instructions can differ.
Why this answer
MyWaste accepts cardboard packaging in household recycling. Keep it clean, dry and loose. If you have large volumes, use its waste services locator to check disposal options.
The pizza-box rule is more specific. MyWaste says to separate greasy takeaway cardboard from clean parts, put the greasy sections in the brown bin, and recycle the clean sections.
What to do
- Check that the cardboard is clean and dry.
- Put suitable cardboard loose in household recycling.
- Separate greasy pizza-box sections for the food-waste bin. Check the MyWaste locator for large volumes.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not put wet or food-soiled cardboard into recycling just because clean cardboard is accepted.
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Sources and local checks
For a collection point, check what it accepts before travelling. For household-bin instructions, find your collector. How BinDay checks sources and corrects mistakes.
Council pages for this item
Irish local authorities license private collectors rather than running household bin rounds. Use the council page for civic amenity and official waste links, then confirm your collector.