Disposable Gloves and Face Masks - Zero Waste Box™

Description

Please send us non-woven disposable plastic-based masks or gloves.

We accept all types of disposable face masks made from plastic, such as dust masks, FFP2 (or so-called "N95"), FFP3 and surgical masks.

Approximate waste units accepted

  • Small: 520 units
  • Medium: 1400 units
  • Large: 2600 units

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.

Do not send in gloves that are contaminated with materials considered hazardous or autoclaved gloves.

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What you can recycle

  • Disposable Face Masks
  • Dust Masks
  • FFP2 Masks
  • FFP3 Masks
  • Face Shields
  • Face Visors
  • Latex Gloves
  • N95 Masks
  • Nitrile Gloves
  • Surgical Masks
  • Vinyl Gloves

This box does not accept:

  • Any Other Garments
  • Autoclaved Material
  • Ear Plugs
  • Fabric Gloves
  • Fabric Masks
  • Hair Nets
  • Hazardous waste
  • Medical waste
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How It Works Important Shipping Information Waste Transfer Notes

We don’t operate in 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.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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. For a more technical description of what is accepted, please click here.
  3. 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. For a more technical description of what is accepted and not accepted, please click here.
  4. 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.

An annual waste transfer note is legally required for waste originating from a business or commercial activity.

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

To receive your TerraCycle® annual waste transfer note for Zero Waste Boxes, please add in your company name and company SIC code* when placing an order or creating an account. We strongly recommend that you create an account if you wish to view your recycling history and resend the waste transfer note to yourself, should you lose your copy.

*SIC codes provide a description of the company's nature of business. If you’re unsure, please find it on the Companies House website.