TerraCycle Program
Now Introducing Zero Waste Bags!
Through our partnership with TerraCycle, you can now stop WishCycling and recycle those #HardtoRecycle items your curbside bin wont take. From cosmetics to plastic packaging, clothing to food pouches, we've got you covered. Add a Zero Waste Bag to your existing Compost Exchange pickup, no extra trip required.
What is TerraCycle?
TerraCycle's purpose is to recycle what traditional recyclers do not. They specialize in items that can't be collected through standard curbside recycling programs.
What makes TerraCycle unique:
Legally Guaranteed Recycling
TerraCycle grants a legal guarantee that your waste will be recycled. They charge the actual cost of collecting and processing, ensuring accountability.
Audited & Transparent
TerraCycle conducts annual 3rd party audits with Bureau Veritas and provides clients direct audit rights in contracts.
Flexible Solutions
Corporate partners can direct their recycled materials however they wish—into new products or their own supply chains.
How Zero Waste Bags Work
1. Order Bags Online
Choose your Zero Waste Bag size (Small, Large, or Extra Large) based on what you're collecting. Only one type of item within the size category can be placed in each bag.
2. Fill Your Bag
Collect hard-to-recycle items like cosmetics, plastic packaging, clothing, shoes, and more. Each bag size holds approximately 2-33 gallons depending on the size.
3. We Pick It Up
The Compost Exchange collects filled Zero Waste Bags from your doorstep on your regular collection route and at our drop-offs, no special trips or pickup request needed.
4. TerraCycle Recycles
TerraCycle receives aggregated bags, sorts materials, and processes them into secondary raw materials that become new products.
What Can Be Recycled
Please note, each bag is dedicated to one waste stream. For example, if you are filling small bags, only corks can go in one bag and only ink cartridges can go in another. Also, please only put items in the correct size bag as listed below. Small items cannot go in large bags and vice versa unless noted below.
Small Bags (10" x 14" | ~2 gallons)
Cigarette butts, coffee capsules, corks, cosmetics packaging, eyewear, ink cartridges, oral care packaging, personal protective equipment, plastic bottle caps, water filters, wires & cords
Large Bags (24" x 24" | ~13 gallons)
Plastic packaging, fabrics & clothing, milk & juice cartons, office supplies & writing instruments, food & drink pouches, party supplies, pet food packaging, shoes & footwear, sporting goods, toys, Styrofoam
Extra Large Bags (33" x 40" | ~33 gallons)
Plastic packaging, food & drink pouches, milk & juice cartons, party supplies & disposables, pet food packaging, styrofoam, and used home care supplies
Why It's Easy
Convenient Pricing
Individual Bags
Small: $14.00
Large: $22.00
Extra Large: $32.00
Package Deals
Small, Large, XL: $62 (regularly $68)
Small, Small, Large: $45 (regularly $50)
Large, Large, XL: $67 (regularly $76)
Bulk Deal
Buy 4, get 1 FREE (same size)
Doorstep Pickup
No special trips. TCE picks up filled Zero Waste Bags during your regular collection route and collects them at our drop-off booths, making it seamless to recycle.
Clear Instructions
Each bag clearly lists what items belong inside. Choose the right size and waste stream, fill it up, and we handle the rest.
Start Recycling Hard-to-Recycle Items
Add Zero Waste Bags to your composting routine and eliminate items from landfills that traditional recycling can't handle.