Hello! I am working to find new ways to recycle some hard-to-recycle items. Through Terracycle, I have been able to join a few collection programs for items we use every day but may not be accepted in our local recycling center. I hope to add more items as I am approved for programs through Terracycle.
FAQ's How does it work? Terracycle is a company that offers several free recycling programs. I sign up to collect for these programs. The programs are more successful if my shipments are sent with larger volume. Once I have enough of a specific waste stream collected, I print a label and send to Terracycle. Currently, I am signed up for the collection programs with available spots and am on the waitlist for other programs. Is it really free? Yes! I print the labels directly from the website and the shipping costs are covered. I have to provide the boxes, but have been successful so far with reusing boxes from personal shipments and friends' boxes. Why are some programs more specific than others? Depending on which company sponsors the collection through Terracycle, they set the rules for what types and what range of items they want to accept. So the Squeeze Pouches and Tooth Brushing Waste can be any brand, whereas, the Royal Canin and Hasbro must be brand specific. Food Squeeze Pouch Recycling: Do I need to rinse the squeeze pouches? No. Ideally the food product should be squeezed out, but rinsing is not necessary. |