TerraCycle offers free national recycling programmes funded by brands, manufacturers, and retailers 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 favorite school or charity as a thank you for collecting and Eliminating the Idea of Waste®.
We are working with dedicated recyclers in many of our programmes to become drop-off points for their communities. This allows the public to join in their recycling efforts, while they continue to earn the points for their non-profit or school of choice. Programmes that have drop-off locations are indicated by the "drop-off" tab on the free recycling programme index.
Learn moreDo 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.
Browse tools and resourcesMost of our free recycling programmes offer a TerraCycle point incentive, but 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!
Browse current contestsThrough our free recycling programmes, you can earn TerraCycle points for each piece of qualifying waste you send to TerraCycle. These points can be redeemed for a $0.01 per point, payable to the non-profit or school of your choice. Alternatively, you can select from a range of charitable gifts or even bundles of upcycled products.
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