Empty prescription pill bottles.
66% of American adults use prescription medications, but sadly prescription pill bottles aren't accepted in most curbside recycling programs.
We're partnering with specialty recyclers who can process pill bottles, so that you can feel good about where your old bottles end up!
This category includes:
While what we take in this category varies by city, here is what is generally included.
#5 plastic prescription pill bottles without labels
If you have the lid, please fasten it onto the bottle.
#5 plastic prescription pill bottles with labels
Make sure to black out or remove any personal information. If you have the lid, please fasten it onto the bottle.
#5 plastic prescription pill bottles in various colors
Any color is fine as long as they are transparent and made of #5 plastic!
Our partners
First Star Recycling
atlanta + austin + bay-area + bellingham + denver + los-angeles + portland + seattle + south-sound + twin-cities
Merlin Plastics
bay-area + bellingham + los-angeles + portland + seattle + south-sound + twin-cities
We work with local partners to bring new life to your stuff. From community reuse to grassroots recycling, we make sure it stays out of the landfill.
Every organization in our partner network is dedicated to reducing waste and making a meaningful contribution to our communities. Learn more about how we vet our partners and what partners we work with in your area on our blog.
Join the movement to build a future without waste.
