Chemists' Own® Blister Pack Free Recycling Program - Stores
Help Australians to recycle any brand of used blister packs
Empty medicinal blister packs
All brands accepted
How to become a public drop-off point
We’ve made getting started with the Chemists' Own® Free Recycling Program easy! Simply follow the steps below.
- Pharmacy Alliance Head Office will provide you details on the program and instructions on how to set up your account, as well as a FAQ document to help you learn about the program. This is also available to download in the resources section below.
- Create a TerraCycle account and join this program.
- The store address and opening hours listed in your TerraCycle account will be posted on the publicly available Community Collection Hubs map. Individuals in your area will use your location to drop off their used blister packs.
- Set up the branded collection box provided by Chemists' Own® in your store, and encourage your customers to drop off their used blister packs.
- Collect at least 5kg of waste*, then sign-in to your TerraCycle account to download and print a prepaid shipping label.
- Empty the in-store collection box into any cardboard box, affix the prepaid shipping label, and send it to us to be recycled. Please send your shipment in one large box rather than multiple small ones.
**IMPORTANT: bigger shipments mean less environmental impact. We ask that you collect at least 5kgs before sending in your waste to help us keep this program efficient and as environmentally friendly as possible. Any shipments under 5kgs will not be eligible to earn TerraCycle points.
Get Started
Starting and managing a TerraCycle public drop-off point is easy and free! See answers to frequently-asked questions here. Can’t find the answer to your question on this page? Learn more about becoming a drop-off point.
All brands of used or empty medicinal blister packs can be recycled through this program.
This program does not accept:
- Blister packs still containing tablets or capsules
- Outer cardboard packaging can be recycled with your local council, so please don’t include this in your shipment to TerraCycle
We encourage you to ship once you have collected at least 5kg (approximately one full collection box) to minimise the footprint of this program. Australia Post will not accept dripping packages, so please make sure your items are dry.
NOTE: Any shipments weighing under 5kg (approximately one full box) will not receive TerraCycle points.
Chemists' Own sponsors this national recycling program making it free for you and your customers to participate
Earn Recycling Rewards
Earn TerraCycle points by recycling with us! You can redeem your points in the form of a donation to a school, charity, or nonprofit of your choice. Thanks to the recycling efforts of TerraCyclers like you, we've raised millions globally for schools, charities, and other nonprofits through our recycling programs. Learn more about TerraCycle Recycling Rewards.
1. Recycle
Request for your store to join the Chemists' Own® Free Recycling Program. Once approved, begin collecting recycling with your community.
2. Earn Rewards
Send in your recycling to earn reward points. Shipments earn 100 points ($1) per kilogram. To earn reward points, your shipment must weigh at least 5kg.
3. Redeem Rewards
TerraCycle points can be redeemed for a donation of $1.00 per 100 points to the charitable organisation or school of your choice.
Discover Our Recycling Process
Once received, the blister packs are separated into aluminium and plastics, and cleaned. Metals and aluminium are shredded and smelted into metal sheeting, ingots, or bar stock. Plastics are size-reduced (made smaller by being shredded or ground), then melted and reformatted into pellets, flakes, or a powder format.
Learn More About Chemists' Own®
In 1995, the Chemists’ Own brand was born and developed exclusively for pharmacy to offer quality over-the-counter medications at value for money, without compromising quality for Australian consumers. Over twenty five years on with more than 130 products in the range, covering 11 categories including coughs and colds, pain, allergies, sun care, anti-bacterial, ear health, eye care, antifungal, antiviral, skincare and digestive health, there is a Chemists’ Own product to suit your needs. Head to the Chemists' Own website to find out more.