What Materials Can Be Recycled Using TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes?
TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes are designed to help businesses and households recycle difficult waste streams that are not normally accepted in mixed recycling bins. Different box types are available depending on the materials being collected.
How do TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes work?
The process is generally simple:
- choose the appropriate Zero Waste Box
- collect accepted materials
- fill the box
- send the box back through the TerraCycle return process
- the materials are sorted and recycled
These boxes are commonly used in offices, schools, warehouses, retail stores, cafés, and commercial facilities.
What materials go into which TerraCycle boxes?
| Material Type | TerraCycle Zero Waste Box |
|---|---|
| Baby products and baby gear | Baby Gear Recycling Box |
| Bathroom waste items | Bathroom Separation Box |
| Bedroom waste items | Bedroom Separation Box |
| Books and printed materials | Books Recycling Box |
| Cleaning tools and supplies | Cleaning Supplies And Accessories Box |
| Coffee bags | Coffee Bags Recycling Box |
| Contact lenses and packaging | Contact Lenses And Packaging Box |
| Corks | Corks Recycling Box |
| Disposable plates, cups and party items | Dining Disposables And Party Supplies Box |
| Disposable garments | Disposable Garments Box |
| Small electronics and accessories | E-Waste Box |
| Ear plugs | Ear Plugs Box |
| Eyewear and glasses | Eyewear Box |
| Garage waste items | Garage Separation Box |
| Garden products | Garden Products Box |
| Glue sticks and glue bottles | Glue Sticks And Bottles Box |
| Hard hats | Hard Hats Box |
| Ink and toner cartridges | Ink And Toner Cartridges Box |
| Name tags and lanyards | Name Tags And Lanyards Box |
| Office waste items | Office Separation Box |
| Personal care accessories | Personal Care Accessories Box |
| Pet food packaging | Pet Food Packaging Box |
| Pet accessories and products | Pet Products Box |
| Plastic cards | Plastic Cards Box |
| Power strips and cords | Power Strips And Cords Box |
| Protective eyewear | Protective Eyewear Box |
| Shoes and footwear | Shoes And Footwear Box |
| Sporting goods | Sporting Goods Box |
| Styrofoam | Styrofoam Box |
| Thongs and flip flops | Thongs And Flip Flops Box |
| VHS tapes | VHS Tapes Box |
| Water filters | Water Filters Box |
| Wrapping paper and gift waste | Wrapping Paper And Gift Waste Box |
| 3D printing materials | 3D Printing Materials Box |
| Mixed hard-to-recycle waste | All-In-One Recycling Box |
| Beauty product containers | Beauty Products Container Recycling Box |
| PPE and safety gear | Safety Equipment Protective Gear Box |
| Bottle caps | Bottle Caps Recycling Box |
| Empty blister packs | Empty Blister Packs Recycling Box |
| Soft plastics | Soft Plastics Waste Recycling Box |
| Art and craft supplies | Art Supplies Recycling Box |
| Beard nets and hairnets | Beard Nets And Hairnets Recycling Box |
| Binders and folders | Binders And Folders Recycling Box |
| Breakroom waste items | Breakroom Waste Items Recycling Box |
| Lab plastics and centrifuge tubes | Centrifuge Tubes & Rigid Lab Plastics Box |
| Coffee capsules and pods | Coffee Capsules Pod Recycling Box |
| Disposable gloves | Disposable Plastic & Latex Gloves Recycling Box |
| Fabrics and clothing | Fabrics And Clothing Recycling Box |
| Kitchen waste items | Kitchen Separation Recycling Solution Box |
| Laminated paper packaging | Laminated Paper Packaging Recycling Box |
| CDs, tapes and media storage | Media Storage Recycling Box |
| Office supplies | Office Supplies Waste Recycling Box |
| Oral care waste and packaging | Oral Care Waste And Packaging Recycling Box |
| Pens, pencils and markers | Pens Pencils and Markers Recycling Box |
| Plastic drinking straws | Plastic Drinking Straws Recycling Box |
| Plastic packaging | Plastic Packaging Waste Recycling Box |
| Disposable face masks | Recycle Face Masks Box |
| Shipping materials and packaging | Shipping Materials & Packaging Waste Recycling Box |
| Snack and chocolate wrappers | Snacks And Chocolate Wrappers Recycling Box |
| Toys | Toys Recycling Options Box |
What materials are generally not accepted?
Prohibited materials may include:
- food waste
- liquids
- hazardous chemicals
- gas bottles
- asbestos
- medical sharps
Each TerraCycle box has its own accepted and prohibited materials list.
Why use TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes?
TerraCycle boxes can help businesses:
- recycle difficult waste streams
- improve sustainability programs
- reduce landfill waste
- support office and workplace recycling initiatives
Where can I view available TerraCycle boxes?
View Waster’s TerraCycle Zero Waste Box range here:
https://waster.com.au/product-category/terracycle-recycling-boxes/
FAQs
Do different materials require different TerraCycle boxes?
Yes. Most TerraCycle boxes are designed for specific waste streams.
Can businesses use TerraCycle boxes?
Yes. TerraCycle boxes are commonly used in offices, schools, retail stores, warehouses, and commercial sites.
Can food or liquids go into TerraCycle boxes?
No. Food waste and liquids are generally not accepted.
Is there a box for mixed hard-to-recycle waste?
Yes. The All-In-One Recycling Box is designed for a range of hard-to-recycle materials.