Terra Cycle — The Compost Exchange

Through a partnership with TerraCycle you can now stop WishCycling and Recycle those #HardtoRecycle items your curbside bin wont take. Add a Zero Waste Bag to your existing Compost Exchange pickup, no extra trip required.

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The Compost Exchange offers Zero Waste Bags to recycle what traditional programs can't handle. From cosmetics to plastic packaging, clothing to food pouches, we've got you covered.

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. Each bag is dedicated to one waste stream.

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, 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

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, 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

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