Disposable Face Masks - Zero Waste Box™

What you can recycle

Please send us all types of non-woven disposable face masks made from plastic, such as dust masks, FFP2 (or so-called "N95"), FFP3 and surgical masks.

Approximate waste units accepted:

Small: 430 face masks
Medium: 1100 face masks
Large: 2200 face masks

Do not send in medical waste. This includes material contaminated with blood, bodily fluids and waste which should be collected in a hazardous clinical waste bin.

Due to the safety measures we’ve put in place to protect our customers, employees and partners, your box should be fully sealed with adhesive tape and stored securely for 72 hours before requesting a collection.

What you can recycle

Disposable Face Masks
Non Woven Polyethylene Masks
3 Ply Surgical Masks
Dust Masks
Non Woven Polypropylene Masks

This box does not accept:

Hazardous waste
Any Other Garments
Medical waste
Paper Masks
Cloth Masks

How It Works Important Shipping Information Waste Transfer Notes

How It Works

Shop

Browse our selection of Zero Waste Boxes and select the one that fits your needs. Browse boxes

Collect

Fill your box with the rubbish you'd like to recycle.

Ship

Using the pre-paid UPS shipping label affixed to the back of your box, arrange for your waste to be collected for recycling. For more info, see our user guide

Important Shipping Information

This online ordering system is only available in mainland Britain. We don’t operate in Northern Ireland, British Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies (Guernsey Island, Jersey Island, the Isle of Man), the Channel Islands, the Hebrides/Shetland/Orkney Islands and the Isles of Scilly.

Northern Ireland - you can purchase boxes via sales quotation by contacting customersupport@terracycle.co.uk. Please note that a delivery charge applies.

Zero Waste Box Shipping Notes:

For the Zero Waste Box service to work effectively and safely, please follow these simple shipping guidelines on how and what you can ship back to TerraCycle:

When will my order arrive? Orders are typically shipped out 2-3 business days after the order is placed. All orders ship via UPS and can take 1-6 business days to arrive. Please note: during a sale period, these times may vary; expect possible delays with your order being fulfilled.
Only send in items the box accepts. Sending in items that fall outside the selected category causes contamination and the need for added separation, which increases costs. This includes (but not limited to) liquid and food waste, cardboard, paper, laminated paper, compostable material such as PLA and PHA (except for the Biodegradable Plastics - Zero Waste Box™), borosilicate glass and electronic waste.
Do not send in household items that may be considered hazardous waste. These include items such as lithium-ion batteries, pressurised canisters, pesticides, oil-based paint or medical sharps, organics, broken glass, biomedical waste, soiled nappies, or expired medication. Do not send in anything sharp, flammable, reactive, corrosive, ignitable, radioactive, toxic, infectious, or pathogenic.
Do not ship dripping packages. Please make sure all excess product has been removed before putting it in your Zero Waste Box. If you choose to rinse your items, please note that the system must be completely dry prior to shipping.

Waste Transfer Notes

Please note members of the public (households) collecting waste at home are exempt from requiring waste transfer notes.

A Waste Transfer Note is a legal document that details and records the transfer of waste from one person to another. An annual waste transfer note is needed for waste originating from a commercial/business activity.

To receive your TerraCycle® waste transfer note for Zero Waste Boxes sent via UPS, please fill in the form here.
Need help finding your EWC code? Check out our guide on how to fill in a TerraCycle® waste transfer note.
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