Complimentary TerraCycle Program
What is TerraCycle?
TerraCycle is a U.S.-based recycling business that collects non-recyclable waste and turns it into raw material for new products. They focus on recycling items that are not generally accepted by traditional municipal recycling services.
How do I recycle my items?
To utilize this service, simply place your accepted recyclables (listed below) out with your weekly diapers. We’ll do the rest!
Accepted Items
Please reference the following list for accepted brands and recyclables:
Burts Bees
Lip care
Lip Balm tubes
Flavor Crystals tubes
Makeup
Eye Shadow compacts
Powder Foundation compacts
Blush compacts
Mascara tubes
Lipstick sticks
Tinted Lip Balm tubes
Lip Shine tubes
Lip Shimmer tubes
Lip Gloss tubes
Lip Crayon tubes
Tinted Lip Oil tubes
Skin Care
Towelette film wraps
Facial Cleanser flexible plastic tubes (e.g. Intense Hydration, Sensitive, Brightening)
Facial Treatment and Exfoliant flexible plastic tubes (e.g. Intense Hydration, Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Treatment, Peach & Willow Bark Scrub)
Eye Cream flexible plastic tubes (e.g. Intense Hydration, Skin Nourishment, Sensitive)
BB Cream flexible plastic tubes
Men’s care flexible plastic tubes
Mama and Baby
Lotion flexible tubes
Diaper Ointment flexible tubes
Sunscreen flexible tubes
Chlorine-Free Wipes film wraps
Face & Hand Cloth film wraps
Mama Bee Leg & Foot Crème flexible tubes
Burt’s Classics
Hand and Foot Cream flexible tubes (e.g. Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream, Honey & Bilberry Hand Cream, Coconut Foot Crème)
Other
Throat Drop film bags
After Sun Soother flexible plastic tubes
Cerebelly
Cerebelly brand food pouches
Children’s Clothing – sponsored by Carters
Any brand of non-donatable baby & kid clothing. Accessories and shoes are not being accepted at this time.
Please wash the baby & kid clothing beforehand. Clearly used is fine (holes and stains happen), but items must be clean.
Entenmanns
Entenmann’s Little Bites® pouches and Entenmann’s® Minis film packaging.
Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
Fabric Care Products – Sponsored by Tide, Gain, Downy, NBD, Dreft
Fabric care products and packaging from brands Tide, Gain, Downy, NBD. & Dreft, including plastic components (dispensing cup, bag, nozzle, nozzle clip), and plastic packaging wrap, flexible plastic bags, rigid plastic tubs and lids, and Tide To Go pen.
Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
Gerber
Gerber baby food packaging and small and large hook Gerber baby clothing hangers.
NOTE: If curbside recycling is available in your area, please do not send in any glass, cardboard, or #1 or #2 plastic bottles. Simply recycle those items as you normally would. However, if recycling such items is not available in your area, please send them in and we will recycle them for you.
Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible and that items are dry.
Good2Grow Spout Tops
Good2grow spout tops. Please separate the character tops from the drink bottles.
Happy Family Organics
Happy Family Organics® flexible plastic packaging, pouches, and caps including baby food pouches, smoothie pouches, and food pouches.
Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
Hasbro
Hasbro toys and games. Click here for a list of popular Hasbro brands.
Below are categories accepted by this program:
Board Games
Plush Toys
Electronic Toys & Games
Action Figures
Dolls
Plastic/Wood/Metal Toys & Games
Etc.
Not Accepted:
Batteries
Huggies
Huggies® diapers, wipes, and disposable swim pants plastic packaging
Pull-Ups® diapers, wipes, and training pants plastic packaging
Goodnites® diapers and bedwetting products plastic packaging
U by Kotex® menstrual hygiene products plastic packaging
Depend® underwear and bladder leakage products plastic packaging
Scott® and Cottonelle® toilet paper and wipes plastic packaging
Viva® paper towels plastic packaging
Poise® leak pads, liners, and bladder supports plastic packaging
Only plastic packaging is accepted in the program. Diapers, wipes, training pants, pads, liners, tampons, toilet paper, tissue, paper towels or any other products are not accepted in the program.
Oral Hygiene Products – sponsored by Toms of Maine
Mouthwash bottles and caps, toothbrushes, deodorant containers and caps, soap packaging, floss containers, and toothpaste tubes and caps.
Tom’s of Maine Free Recycling Program accepts personal care packaging from all brands.
Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
Peterson’s Farms
Peterson Farms Treats® applesauce pouches. Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
North Coast
North Coast apple sauce pouches and caps. Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
Serenity Kids
Serenity Kids® flexible plastic pouches. Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
Spin Master
Spin Master toys, games, and packaging (except Kinetic Sand).
Squeezable Snack Pouches – sponsored by GoGo Squeez
All squeezable snack plastic pouches and caps.
Please remove as much of the remaining product as possible.
VTech and LeapFrog
VTech and LeapFrog electronic learning devices and electronic toys. Please remove any batteries.