TerraCycle Tackles the Hard-to-Recycle Trash Spring Cleaning Leaves Behind

TRENTON, N.J. (May 28, 2025) — Spring is the season of fresh starts—and for nearly 80% of U.S. households, that means sorting through closets, drawers, and everything in between. As people clear out the clutter, TerraCycle® is encouraging households to pause before they toss—and consider what can be reused, donated, or recycled through one of its solutions.

“Much of what ends up in the trash during spring cleaning—cosmetics, clothing, electronics, toys—can’t be recycled curbside,” said Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO of TerraCycle. “By choosing to recycle with TerraCycle, people are helping keep valuable materials out of landfills and in circulation. That’s real impact.”

From bathrooms and bedrooms to basements and playrooms, TerraCycle offers free and paid recycling solutions to help households handle the trash that municipal recycling services won’t typically accept. Here are a few ways to make your cleanout count:

In the Bathroom? Recycle Beauty Waste
From expired makeup to empty shampoo bottles, beauty packaging stacks up fast—and most of it can’t go in the recycling bin. TerraCycle offers solutions that make it easy to recycle everything from mascara tubes to lotion pumps.

• Herbal Essences Free Recycling Program – Recycle empty Herbal Essences haircare packaging.

• Murad Free Recycling Program – Recycle all Murad skincare packaging.

• Beauty Products and Packaging - Zero Waste Box™ – Recycle all brands of empty beauty packaging, no rinsing required.

Outgrown Clothing? We’ve Got That Covered
As families sort through closets and storage bins, not every item will be fit for resale or donation. TerraCycle can help give worn clothing and fabrics a new life through specialized recycling solutions.

• Carter’s® Baby & Kid Clothing Free Recycling Program – Recycle well-loved clothing from any brand at participating stores.

• Fabrics and Clothing - Zero Waste Box™ – Accepts all brands of clothing, fabric, and textiles.

Ditch the Toy Bin Overflow
From puzzles with missing pieces to outgrown favorites, toys are one of the trickiest types of household clutter. TerraCycle makes it possible to recycle well-loved, broken, or unwanted toys—regardless of brand.

• Spin Master® Free Recycling Program – Accepts all Spin Master toys, games, and packaging.

• VTech® & LeapFrog® Free Recycling Program – For electronic learning toys.

• Toys - Zero Waste Box™ – Accepts all brands of broken, outgrown, or well-loved toys.

Finished Spring Cleaning? Now Recycle the Tools You Used
Once the scrubbing is done and your space is sparkling, don’t toss those used mop pads, empty spray bottles, or worn scrubbers. TerraCycle makes it easy to recycle the supplies that helped you get the job done.

• Swiffer® Free Recycling Program – Recycle used Swiffer refills and packaging.

• Febreze® Air Care Free Recycling Program – Accepts air freshener cartridges, plugs, and packaging.

• Arm & Hammer® and OxiClean™ Free Recycling Program – Accepts laundry packaging from both brands.

• Cleaning Supplies and Accessories - Zero Waste Box™ – Designed for items like scrub brushes, mop heads, gloves, and other cleaning tools.

TerraCycle is on a mission to eliminate waste by providing recycling solutions for items that aren’t typically accepted through municipal recycling services. Working with leading brands and offering its own Zero Waste Box™ solution, TerraCycle helps households, schools, businesses, and communities recycle everything from beauty packaging and worn textiles to cleaning tools and leftover paint. Whether through a free recycling program or a paid solution, TerraCycle makes it easy to keep trash out of landfills and in circulation.

To learn more about TerraCycle and its innovative recycling solutions, visit www.terracycle.com.

About TerraCycle

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to eliminate the idea of waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and households, across a wide range of accessible programs and has raised millions for schools and nonprofits since its founding more than 20 years ago. To learn more about TerraCycle and join them on their journey to move the world from a linear economy to a circular one, please visit www.terracycle.com.