Become a public drop-off point
Would you like to see your community recycle more? You can start your own TerraCycle public drop-off point—a community hub where people can drop off their rubbish to be recycled through TerraCycle’s free recycling programs.
Our public drop-off point network
Thanks to our dedicated network of collectors, we have TerraCycle public drop-off points throughout the nation. Check the map above to discover a drop-off point near you—and see if your community needs you to start a public drop-off point! It’s simple to start and manage a public drop-off point. As the administrator, you’ll choose the location, select which free recycling programs to participate in, manage your drop-off point, and send collected rubbish to TerraCycle (with prepaid shipping labels) to be recycled. Share duties among a group of friends so it’s even easier!
What is a public drop-off point?
Starting a public drop-off point is easy! The steps to send in recycling from your public drop-off point are the same as if you were to collect privately. Plus:
•Your convenient public drop-off point will encourage your community members to recycle rubbish that would otherwise end up in landfills.
• By combining your recycling with that of your community members, you’ll be able to send in larger shipments that are more efficient to transport and process, further reducing your carbon footprint.
• You’ll earn all the TerraCycle points for the rubbish you send in from your public drop-off point.
How to start a public drop-off point
First, choose a good spot for your public drop-off point. It should be located in a popular, easily-accessible area (for instance, a library, a community center, a place of worship, or a retail store). Unless you own or manage the location, make sure you have permission to set up the public drop-off point.
You will need to set up a collection box. The location should be open during daytime hours so people can access the collection box.
How to Get Started
Update Your Profile
Sign in to your TerraCycle account and update your profile with details about your public drop-off point.
Request to Join
Go to the page for the program you are interested in. Request to join as a public drop-off point. (It’s still free, but a different process than individual sign up.)
Review Eligibility
TerraCycle will review and quickly respond to your requests to join programs.
Start Recycling
Once approved, your location will be added to the public map. People can now recycle at your public drop-off point!
Programs where you can drop off your rubbish to be recycled
As the administrator, you get to choose which TerraCycle free recycling programs your public drop-off point participates in. Join as few or as many as you’d like.
Garnier Green Beauty Free Recycling Program - public drop-off point
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BIC's Best in Class Free Recycling Program - public drop-off point
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Olay Free Recycling Program - public drop-off point
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Resources & tools for public drop-off point managers
Encourage your customers, patients, members, and community to recycle and use your public drop-off point to help raise money for your charity. Useful posters and stickers are available to help you promote your public drop-off point.
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