All of the below is Pact-accepted packaging, as long as it’s clean and empty*:

• Plastic bottles + jars smaller than a fist

• Plastic + aluminum squeezable tubes

• Ceramic + porcelain containers

• Colored glass bottles + jars (varies heavily by location; check locally)

• Caps + closures

• Pumps + dispensers

• Droppers + applicators

• Compacts + palettes

• Lipstick/lip gloss tubes + applicators

• Mascara tubes + wands

• Plastic pencil components for eye/lip liner + brow pencils

• Toothpaste tubes + dental floss containers

• Silicone containers

• Pouches

• Supplement bottles

Our collection guidelines will continue to evolve as we gain more insight from our community and recycling partners into local recycling capabilities. It is always ideal to check with your local recycling centers for the most accurate information on curbside recyclable items in your area.

• Plastic containers #1, 2 and 5 ( when larger than a yogurt cup/fist)

• Stainless steel or aluminum

• Clear or frosted glass jars and bottles (varies heavily by location; check locally)

• Cardboard & paper

• Plastic containers #3, #4, #6 and #7 ( when larger than 2" x 2" or a yogurt cup/fist)

• Broken glass

• Dental Floss

• Aerosol cans*

• Sponges + Brushes

• Single-use wipes

• Plastic + foil safety seals

• Plastic bag + wrappers

• Plastic with foil/metal inlay

• Nail polish + remover*

• Toothbrushes

*Products considered hazardous materials such as aerosol products, nail polish and nail polish remover should be disposed through proper hazmat disposal. Check for your location's hazmat disposal options.

• If you have backyard compost and it says “backyard compost OK,” toss it in your home compost (and give yourself a pat on the back, composting is the best!).

• If it is “industrial” compostable, you’ll need access to an industrial composting facility through your city or another program. You might want to check with your composter to see if they accept compostable packaging and single-use items (like takeout containers).

• If you do not have access to compost, it goes in the trash.

• Biodegradable material is good if the package gets into the environment. But it is not going to biodegrade in the landfill.