The Spontex Disposable Gloves Free Recycling Scheme

Click here to learn how to start a public drop-off point.

Please note: Only one drop-off location per account per programme is authorised. A minimum distance of 2 miles is required between each drop-off point, unless you are in a heavily populated area. In addition, your public drop-off point must be open for at least 3 hours per week.

It’s quite simple to set up and manage a drop-off point, and you can recruit a group of friends to help!

Set Up: 

• Choose a location and receive permission if needed.
• Update a new or existing TerraCycle account profile with details about your drop-off location.
• Request to join the programmes you would like to participate in.
• Once you’ve been approved for the programmes you requested, set up your drop-off location. 

Manage: 

• Oversee the location (check it is being used properly, that waste is being shipped when collection boxes are filled). 
• When boxes are filled, seal them, download and affix the prepaid labels, and drop off the boxes at a UPS drop-off point or arrange a free pick-up for your parcel via UPS by booking online or calling 03457 877 877.
• Continue to join programmes of your choosing.

Promote: Spread awareness about your location (as you see fit) to encourage participation.

Allocate: As you accumulate TerraCycle recycling rewards, choose which charities will receive donations from your points.

There are no direct costs to you for running a public drop-off point. Many collectors spend nothing other than their time. You may choose to purchase specific boxes or bins for your drop-off location, but you can also just use extra boxes you have at home.

Public spaces that have good traffic flow and are easily accessible are excellent drop-off points. Stores, community centers, places of worship, and libraries are great options.

You choose which TerraCycle free recycling programmes your drop-off point will participate in. Collectors can drop off only the waste accepted in those TerraCycle programmes.

No - unfortunately we do not provide collection boxes for this programme.