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[Home](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US) [Free recycling programs](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades) [Colgate® Oral Care Free Recycling Program](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/colgate)  # Colgate® Oral Care Free Recycling Program  All brands accepted Recycle all brands of oral care products and packaging Enrollment limits may apply. [Sign up and join waitlist](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/account/sign_up?brigade_id=50&source=sign_up_and_join) [Become a Drop-Off Point]() Recycle with TerraCycle  Toothpaste tubes and caps  Toothpaste tubes and caps  Toothbrushes  Toothpaste cartons  Toothbrush outer packaging  Toothbrush outer packaging  Floss containers  Toothpaste tubes and caps  Toothpaste tubes and caps  Toothbrushes  Toothpaste cartons  Toothbrush outer packaging  Toothbrush outer packaging  Floss containers Show more... Find a public drop-off point Recycle from anywhere **Find a public drop-off point** ### Drop off at a location near you Use the interactive map below to search for TerraCycle public locations where you can drop off your recycling. It's free, and you won't need a TerraCycle account or shipping label. [Learn how to become a drop-off point](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/drop_off_locations).  Please note that volunteer administrators (not TerraCycle) manage drop-off points. The administrators choose the location, hours, and accepted waste streams. Please contact the administrator if you have questions about or suggestions for a specific drop-off location. **Let us know if you find a location that is no longer active by emailing us at [mapupdates@terracycle.com](mailto:mapupdates@terracycle.com).** ## How to become a public drop-off point Simply request to join this program, and once you are confirmed, your location will show up on the drop-off map. Set up boxes that community members can fill with their trash to be recycled, and send full boxes to TerraCycle at no cost to you. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist. ### Collect with Your Community Once your location is approved as a drop-off point, community members will be able to find it on the map and drop-off their trash to be recycled. ### Print Free Shipping Labels When a box is full, sign in to your TerraCycle account to download and print a prepaid shipping label. ### Ship Seal the box, affix the prepaid shipping label, and send it to us to be recycled. ### Get started Starting and managing a TerraCycle public drop-off point is easy and free! See answers to frequently-asked questions here. Can’t find the answer to your question on this page? [Learn more about becoming a drop-off point.](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/drop_off_locations) Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist. Enrollment limits may apply. [Sign up and join as a drop-off point](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/account/sign_up?brigade_id=1015&show_public_drop_off_section=true&source=sign_up_and_join) #### How do I start a public drop-off point? [Click here to learn how to start a public drop-off point](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/drop_off_locations). #### What does managing a public drop-off point involve? It’s quite simple to set up and manage a drop-off point, and you can recruit a group of friends to help\! **Set Up:** - Choose a location and receive permission if needed. - Update a new or existing TerraCycle account profile with details about your drop-off location. - Request to join the programs you would like to participate in. - Once you’ve been approved for the programs you requested, set up your drop-off location. **Manage:** - Oversee the location (check it is being used properly, that waste is being shipped when collection boxes are filled). - When boxes are filled, seal them, download and affix the prepaid labels, and drop off the boxes at a UPS location. - Continue to join programs of your choosing. **Promote:** Spread awareness about your location (as you see fit) to encourage participation. **Allocate:** As you accumulate TerraCycle recycling rewards, choose which charities will receive donations from your points. #### Are there any costs associated with running a drop-off point? There are no direct costs to you for running a public drop-off point. Many collectors spend nothing other than their time. You may choose to purchase specific boxes or bins for your drop-off location, but you can also just use extra boxes you have at home. #### What types of locations can be drop-off points? Public spaces that have good traffic flow and are easily accessible are excellent drop-off points. Stores, community centers, places of worship, and libraries are great options. #### What can community members drop off at my drop-off point? You choose which [TerraCycle free recycling programs](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades) your drop-off point will participate in. Collectors can drop off only the waste accepted in those TerraCycle programs. Hide FAQ Show FAQ **Recycle from anywhere** ## How it works We’ve made getting started with the Colgate Oral Care Free Recycling Program easy! Simply request a QR code or shipping label with FedEx, or download a shipping label via UPS to send your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits may apply for private collection locations. If the program is full, please check for the closest public collection location. ### Collect Create a TerraCycle account and join this program. Then reuse any box you have to start collecting your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers. ### Request a shipping label When your box is full, sign in to your TerraCycle account and request a [QR code or shipping label with FedEx, or download a shipping label via UPS.](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/pages/shipping-options) ### Ship Seal your box, remove old labels, and your chosen shipping carrier will send it to us to be recycled. ### Get started Participating in this program is easy and FREE! See answers to frequently-asked questions here. Enrollment limits may apply. [Sign up and join waitlist](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/account/sign_up?brigade_id=50&source=sign_up_and_join) #### What can I send in through this recycling program? All brands of used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers. **NOTE:** Electric toothbrushes, battery toothbrushes, and/or their parts are not accepted for recycling through the program. #### Can I only collect Colgate-brand products? No, the Colgate Oral Care Free Recycling Program accepts used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers from all brands. #### Are there any costs associated with participating in this program? Colgate has sponsored this free recycling program, so there is no direct cost to you. #### What are the best practices for shipping my recycling to TerraCycle? We encourage you to ship when your box is full ofused or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers to minimize the transportation carbon footprint for this program. Shipping carriers will not accept dripping packages, so please make sure your items are dry. **Your box shouldn’t be heavier than 50 lbs or larger than 18x18x18".** #### Do I need to clean the items before I send them in? No, you do not need to clean the packaging before dropping it off, but please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Public drop-off locations will not accept dripping items, so make sure your items are dry. Hide FAQ Show FAQ ## Discover our recycling process  Once collected, the oral care products and packaging are cleaned and separated by material type. The materials are recycled into raw formats that manufacturers use to make new products. [Click here to take a virtual tour of our processing facilities](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/how_we_solve).   ## Learn more about Colgate® Colgate is proud of their partnership with TerraCycle and is committed to making a difference. As a company that strives to be the best truly global consumer products company, Colgate is committed to doing business with integrity and respect for all people and for the world around us.

Recycle with TerraCycle  Toothpaste tubes and caps  Toothpaste tubes and caps  Toothbrushes  Toothpaste cartons  Toothbrush outer packaging  Toothbrush outer packaging  Floss containers Find a public drop-off point Recycle from anywhere Drop off at a location near you Use the interactive map below to search for TerraCycle public locations where you can drop off your recycling. It's free, and you won't need a TerraCycle account or shipping label. [Learn how to become a drop-off point](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/drop_off_locations). How to become a public drop-off point Simply request to join this program, and once you are confirmed, your location will show up on the drop-off map. Set up boxes that community members can fill with their trash to be recycled, and send full boxes to TerraCycle at no cost to you. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist. ### Collect with Your Community Once your location is approved as a drop-off point, community members will be able to find it on the map and drop-off their trash to be recycled. ### Print Free Shipping Labels When a box is full, sign in to your TerraCycle account to download and print a prepaid shipping label. ### Ship Seal the box, affix the prepaid shipping label, and send it to us to be recycled. ### Get started Starting and managing a TerraCycle public drop-off point is easy and free! See answers to frequently-asked questions here. Can’t find the answer to your question on this page? [Learn more about becoming a drop-off point.](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/drop_off_locations) Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist. It’s quite simple to set up and manage a drop-off point, and you can recruit a group of friends to help\! **Set Up:** - Choose a location and receive permission if needed. - Update a new or existing TerraCycle account profile with details about your drop-off location. - Request to join the programs you would like to participate in. - Once you’ve been approved for the programs you requested, set up your drop-off location. **Manage:** - Oversee the location (check it is being used properly, that waste is being shipped when collection boxes are filled). - When boxes are filled, seal them, download and affix the prepaid labels, and drop off the boxes at a UPS location. - Continue to join programs of your choosing. **Promote:** Spread awareness about your location (as you see fit) to encourage participation. **Allocate:** As you accumulate TerraCycle recycling rewards, choose which charities will receive donations from your points. There are no direct costs to you for running a public drop-off point. Many collectors spend nothing other than their time. You may choose to purchase specific boxes or bins for your drop-off location, but you can also just use extra boxes you have at home. Public spaces that have good traffic flow and are easily accessible are excellent drop-off points. Stores, community centers, places of worship, and libraries are great options. You choose which [TerraCycle free recycling programs](https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades) your drop-off point will participate in. Collectors can drop off only the waste accepted in those TerraCycle programs. How it works We’ve made getting started with the Colgate Oral Care Free Recycling Program easy! Simply request a QR code or shipping label with FedEx, or download a shipping label via UPS to send your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers to TerraCycle, and we’ll recycle them. Enrollment limits may apply for private collection locations. If the program is full, please check for the closest public collection location. ### Collect Create a TerraCycle account and join this program. Then reuse any box you have to start collecting your used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers. ### Ship Seal your box, remove old labels, and your chosen shipping carrier will send it to us to be recycled. ### Get started Participating in this program is easy and FREE! See answers to frequently-asked questions here. All brands of used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers. **NOTE:** Electric toothbrushes, battery toothbrushes, and/or their parts are not accepted for recycling through the program. No, the Colgate Oral Care Free Recycling Program accepts used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers from all brands. Colgate has sponsored this free recycling program, so there is no direct cost to you. We encourage you to ship when your box is full ofused or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging, and floss containers to minimize the transportation carbon footprint for this program. Shipping carriers will not accept dripping packages, so please make sure your items are dry. **Your box shouldn’t be heavier than 50 lbs or larger than 18x18x18".** No, you do not need to clean the packaging before dropping it off, but please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Public drop-off locations will not accept dripping items, so make sure your items are dry. Discover our recycling process   ## Learn more about Colgate® Colgate is proud of their partnership with TerraCycle and is committed to making a difference. As a company that strives to be the best truly global consumer products company, Colgate is committed to doing business with integrity and respect for all people and for the world around us.