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Processed Lumber - Cardboard Cartons

Cardboard cartons can be anything from cereal boxes to moving boxes, and are distinguished from Paper and Cardboard because they hold their carton / container shape. They will begin to deteriorate the longer they are exposed to the environment. Cardboard cartons absorb moisture and the layers that form the walls will start to fall apart, resulting in the box collapsing. The longer it is exposed, the faster it will deteriorate.
Cigarette box found on the beach at Malaga Cove, CA. Though there is a plastic wrapper around this box, the predominant material is cardboard, thus this is labeled as 'cardboard cartons'.
Cigarette box found on the beach at Malaga Cove, CA. Though there is a plastic wrapper around this box, the predominant material is cardboard, thus this is labeled as 'cardboard cartons'. (Photo Credit: Heal the Bay)
Cardboard box found on the shoreline.
Cardboard box found on the shoreline. (Photo Credit: UNK)
Cigarette box found along East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD.
Cigarette box found along East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD. (Photo Credit: NOAA)

Other types of Processed Lumber