Many municipalities work with TerraCycle to provide a free public program for recycling common litter from cigarette butts to chewing gum. In addition, public buildings from fire stations to schools can sign up to become recycling drop-off points for free recycling programs and earn donations in the process.
TerraCycle offers easy-to-use receptacles and free recycling programs for collecting and recycling cigarette butts.
The Cigarette Waste Recycling Program is free to any individual or organization looking to safely dispose of cigarette waste in their home, business, or community. As an added benefit, for every pound of cigarettes collected, $1 will be donated to Keep America Beautiful on your behalf.
How it works: Once you join the program, begin collecting cigarette waste in any container. Once full, download a prepaid shipping label to send us your cigarette waste for free. When we receive your shipment, we separate the ash, tobacco, and paper (which are then composted) from the filter (which is made from plastic), which is recycled into new plastic products.
TerraCycle’s cigarette receptacles collect and store cigarette waste in high-traffic areas such as bus stops, parks, or workplace-designated smoking areas. The sleek, sturdy receptacles can be customized with promotional stickers to highlight recycling and litter prevention efforts and are equipped with steel bolt bands for easy installation.
To purchase your receptacle(s), select the option below that best fits your needs. For orders requiring custom stickers or quantities, or if you prefer to purchase through invoicing, please contact us at litter@terracycle.com.
To get your city involved or learn more, contact our Strategic Partnerships Department: litter@terracycle.com
TerraCycle offers easy-to-use receptacles and free recycling programs for collecting and recycling chewing gum.
The Used Chewing Gum Zero Waste Box is a turnkey recycling box with a pre-affixed, prepaid shipping label that can be used to collect and ship used chewing gum for recycling.
As with the cigarette waste receptacle, the chewing gum receptacle can be used to prevent litter in high-traffic areas such as bus stops, parks, or workplace-designated smoking areas. The sleek, sturdy receptacles can be customized with promotional stickers to highlight recycling and litter prevention efforts and are equipped with steel bolt bands for easy installation.
To get your city involved or learn more, contact our Strategic Partnerships Department: litter@terracycle.com