Zero Waste Bags
Exclusively for our existing members, we offer zero waste bags from TerraCycle to help you recycle those "hard-to-recycle” items you use everyday.
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.
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 It Works
We make getting started with Zero Waste Bags is easy for our members.
1. Order Bags Online
Login to your online account, choose your Zero Waste Bag size (Small, Large, or Extra Large) based on what you're collecting, place the order. If you’re a TCE curbside member, we will deliver your Zero Waste Bags right to you door next time we service your house.
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
Here are some common examples of what can be recycled using Zero Waste Bags from Terra Cycle.
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,
styrofoam
Extra Large Bags (33" x 40" | ~33 gallons)
Plastic packaging,
food & drink pouches,
milk & juice cartons,
party supplies & disposables,
pet food packaging,
shoes & footwear,
sporting goods & toys,
styrofoam,
used home care supplies.
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.
Getting Started
Add Zero Waste Bags to your composting routine and eliminate items from landfills that traditional recycling can't handle.
It’s easy and there are no special trips, we collect your filled Zero Waste Bags alongside your curbside or drop-off compost bucket!