Nespresso Capsule Recycling Program
Recycle Nespresso capsules through this program.
- Participating locations
- 12,964
- Waste recycled
- 14,176,719
Recycle in partnership with Nespresso
Nespresso® has partnered with TerraCycle® to provide a new life for used Nespresso capsules. Every time you enjoy Nespresso, save the capsule and recycle it with TerraCycle
How it works
Participating is completely free and very easy.
Once you have joined the program and are ready to send in a shipment, download a shipping label from your TerraCycle account by clicking the green "Ship us your waste" box above and follow the prompts. Your shipping label will be emailed to your inbox. Print out your label and tape it securely onto your box. Ship the box to TerraCycle by calling UPS at 1-800-742-5877, and schedule a pick up for the next business day.
Black recycling bags containing used Nespresso capsules cannot be shipped alone through UPS. They must be sealed tightly and then placed into a cardboard box for shipping. These bags are completely optional and are intended to make collecting more convenient. If your capsules are dry, you can place them directly in any box to be shipped.
What you can recycle
Program accepted waste: Nespresso consumer capsules.
Please note we do not accept T-Discs, K-Cups or Nespresso Professional capsules for this program. For any inquiries regarding the recycling of Nespresso Professional capsules, please call Nespresso Club at 1-855-325-5783 to learn more about the Nespresso B2B Recycling program.
Recycling guidelines
In order to recycle this waste stream properly, please make sure the capsules are completely dry prior to shipping. You cannot ship dripping packages.
What happens to your recyclables
The capsules are shredded, and the separated by material. Metals are smelted down and turned into new aluminum products. Residual coffee is separated and sent to an industrial composting facility. Click here to learn more about the recycling process.
Rewards
TerraCycle Points
Please note: there is no charitable contribution associated with shipments received through this program. While participants will be able to track how many units they sent in, they will not receive a payment for each unit.
Do it yourself projects
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