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International leader in recycling the hard-to-recycle since 2003

Proven first-of-their-kind recycling and reuse solutions

Advanced third-party accreditation

World-class experts

For over 20 years, we’ve been an international leader in sustainability solutions. We’ve developed first-of-their kind solutions to recycle the unrecyclable: waste streams that aren’t typically curbside recyclable.

Eliminating the Idea of Waste® for over 20 years

National solutions in 20+ countries

Hundreds of never-before-seen recycling solutions

40,000+ clients globally

Hundreds of millions of recyclers

Our scientists

TerraCycle’s in-house scientists and material application specialists make up our R&D organisation. They analyse materials to determine the right way to recycle them.

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Items are cleaned and separated by material type and recycled into raw formats used to make new products.

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How we recycle the unrecyclable

Waste streams vary by region.

Flexible plastic packaging

Materials are shredded and then cleaned to remove residual product or other contaminants. Clean plastics are mixed with other plastics to make recycled plastic blends.

Audited, Accredited, Accountable.

TerraCycle’s mission is Eliminating the Idea of WasteⓇ and we guarantee we recycle all the accepted waste sent to us. We strictly control the movement of materials through each part of the recycling process so we can track and confirm where materials were sent and for what purpose. Bureau Veritas—a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services— annually audits our collection and recycling supply chains, as do many of our partners.

We hold our vendors—and ourselves—to strict standards

Internal auditing

We strictly control the movement of materials through each part of the recycling process so we can track and confirm where materials were sent and for what purpose.

External auditing

We’ve gained accreditation to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) through an audit by Bureau Veritas—a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

Compliance

We’ve implemented the highest of safety standards throughout our entire recycling process, allowing us to manage hazardous materials, including aerosols.

We’ve recycled 7,225,040,939 items… and counting

Better for the planet

We take environmental responsibility seriously. Our LCA department conducts comprehensive life cycle assessments (LCAs) that prove our solutions benefit our planet. These LCAs are third-party verified and show that TerraCycle recycling models outperform municipal waste management options by an average of 45%.
Examples vary by region.

Putting waste to work

The items you recycle with us can be used to make hundreds of products, from construction materials to household necessities to furniture and so much more.

Giving back

We’ve raised millions for schools, charities, and other nonprofits through our TerraCycle Recycling Rewards programme and play our part in sponsored community donations made from recycled materials, including playgrounds, garden beds, and more!

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Fighting ocean waste

Did you know that 80% of ocean waste flows from rivers? The TerraCycle Foundation is on a mission to stop that flow.

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Did you know we started out making worm poop?
Learn about our humble beginnings making plant food.

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