Writing instruments
Drop off your recycling in store
Create an account with TerraCycle, then join your retail program as a drop-off point. Once you’re approved, your store's location will appear on the below map.
How it works
Set up a collection bin in-store so community members can drop off their trash to be recycled! When the box is full, send it to TerraCycle to be recycled at no cost to you. If your guest is interested in becoming an individual recycler, please invite them to visit the program page for consumers.
This program is for Staples retailers only. If you are an approved retailer, your location will show up on the drop-off map.
Get started
Starting and managing a TerraCycle public drop-off point is easy and free! See answers to frequently-asked questions here. Can’t find the answer to your question on this page? Learn more about becoming a drop-off point.
Create an account with TerraCycle, then join your retail program as a drop-off point. Once you’re approved, set up a collection bin in-store for customers to bring in their trash for recycling.
It’s easy to set up and manage a drop-off point. Set up the collection bin in-store for customers to bring in their trash for recycling. When the bin is full, mail it to TerraCycle to be recycled at no cost to you. You can find your free shipping label under “My programs” in your account.
There are no direct costs to you for running a public drop-off point.
All brands of pens and pen caps, mechanical pencils, markers and marker caps, highlighters and highlighter caps, permanent markers and permanent marker caps
You must be a Staples retailer to participate as a drop-off point in the program.
Writing instruments
Discover our recycling process
Once collected, the writing instruments are cleaned and separated by material type. The materials are recycled into raw formats that manufacturers use to make new products. Click here to take a virtual tour of our processing facilities.
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Learn more about Staples Canada
Staples Canada believes that you should have peace of mind when choosing your writing instrument, which is why they've partnered to create a new life for pens, markers, and pencils. To learn more about Staples Canada, click here.