Beyond the Bin: Hard-to-Recycle Items

Did you know some items can't go in your regular recycling bin? Items like chip packets, pens, and toothbrushes often end up in landfills because they're made of complex materials or are too small to be sorted effectively.

Thankfully, specialty recycling programs offer solutions! Companies like TerraCycle partner with brands to collect and recycle these hard-to-recycle items.

A family cheerfully collecting various hard-to-recycle items like chip packets, pens, toothbrushes, and plastic bags in a designated box labeled 'TerraCycle,' with a vibrant background.

TerraCycle offers a range of free and paid recycling programs. You can collect specific items at home or drop them off at public collection points. Many schools and community groups participate, making it a fun and engaging way to reduce waste.

A montage showcasing various hard-to-recycle items being transformed into new products like park benches made from recycled plastic, playground equipment made from pens, and flower pots from chip packets.

By participating in these programs, you keep waste out of landfills, conserve resources, and support innovative recycling technologies. Explore options beyond your kerbside bin and give hard-to-recycle items a second life. Find drop-off locations near you by visiting the TerraCycle website or checking with your local council for other specialty recycling initiatives.