Oral Care Recycling Programme

Recycle oral care products and packaging through this programme.

Participating locations: 1,956

Available locations: 44

Waste recycled: 377,468

Money raised: $6,831.50

How it works
Rewards
Resources

Recycle in partnership with Colgate®

Colgate®, a global leader in oral care, has partnered with TerraCycle® to help provide a second life for toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, toothpaste caps, floss containers and their outer packaging materials.

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Important!

Starting 1 May 2019, shipments must be 5kg or over to be eligible for TerraCycle points through this programme.

For each shipment over 5kg, you will earn 2 points per piece of waste for the non-profit or charity of your choice. By encouraging larger shipments we can make this programme an even bigger win for the environment! Happy recycling!

Drop-off locations

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Find nearest public location

This map is constantly being updated

Click on the map above to find your nearest public drop-off location. There is a growing network of public drop-off locations all around Australia giving everyone the opportunity to drop off their waste for recycling. If your location would like to be considered to become one of our public drop-off points, you must fill in the Drop-off Application Form to begin the application process. One of the team will contact you should your application be successful.

How it works

Participating is completely free and very easy.

Firstly, login to your TerraCycle account and join the programme. When you are ready to send in a shipment, download a shipping label from your TerraCycle account by clicking “Request a postage label” and follow the prompts. Print out your label and tape it securely onto your box. Ship the box to TerraCycle by dropping it off at your nearby post office.

Review the FAQ for more detailed information

What you can recycle in this programme

Program accepted waste: Toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothbrush and toothpaste tube outer packaging, floss containers and mouthwash bottles.

Please note: Electronic toothbrushes and electronic toothbrush parts are not recyclable through this program

Best practices for recycling

In order to recycle this waste stream properly, please make sure all excess product has been removed (i.e. leftover toothpaste or floss). Additionally, if you choose to rinse your product, please note that it must be completely dry prior to shipping. You cannot ship dripping packages.

What happens to the waste

Once collected, the oral waste is cleaned and melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled products.

Rewards

TerraCycle Points

For every shipment over 2kg, you will be awarded 2 TerraCycle Points per piece of oral care waste collected. TerraCycle points can be redeemed for a payment of $0.01 per point to the non-profit organisation or school of your choice. To learn more about our points program, click here.

Resources

Need help getting started? From downloadable posters to videos and guides, there are plenty of resources available to help you make an even bigger difference on the environment.

Spotlight location profiles

Check out some of TerraCycle's most successful collection locations to see their secrets to success

Do you want to be a TerraCycle Spotlight Location? Please send an enquiry email to [email protected]. Please include "I want to be a Spotlight Location" in the subject line.

Do it yourself projects

Here are some inspiring projects to show you how you can reuse your materials right at home

Learn more about Colgate®

Colgate® is proud of their partnership with TerraCycle and is committed to making a difference. As a company that strives to be the best truly global consumer products company, Colgate® is committed to doing business with integrity and respect for all people and for the world around us. To learn more about Colgate®, click here.