Free Recycling Programmes

TerraCycle offers free recycling programmes funded by brands, manufacturers, and retailers around the world.

To date, over 202 million people are collecting and recycling in 21 countries and have collected billions of pieces of waste, raising over 44 million dollars for charities around the world.

Simply join any number of programmes, start collecting at your location, download free shipping labels, and send us your waste to be recycled. Most free programmes offer incentives for your favourite school or charity as a thank you for collecting and Eliminating the Idea of Waste®.

Public Drop-Off Locations

As part of the free recycling programmes, members of the public can set up a public drop-off location (a recycling bin in an accessible place) in their community, in order to collect even more waste! The public can use interactive maps to find these locations and drop off their specific TerraCycle® waste.

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Tools and resources

Do you need help getting started with a TerraCycle recycling programme? We’ve developed videos, posters, starter kits, and a variety of other resources to help you get started. Recycling is easy, but it’s even easier when you have all the right tools.

Contests and promotions

Did you know you can earn even more rewards for recycling? We host contests and promotions throughout the year, offering a variety of prizes, like products from our brand partners and upcycled goods made from the waste you help recycle!

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Points programme

Through many of our programmes we reward you with TerraCycle points for qualifying waste. These points are redeemable for a cash payment to the non-profit organisation or school of your choice, product bundles, collection materials, and other charitable gifts.

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