Empty Medicine Blister Packs - Zero Waste Box™

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.

Launched in 2024, TerraCycle® BlisterBack is the leading solution to recycle empty medicine blister packaging in the UK today. As a pharmacy, retailer, health centre or other similar business, you have the opportunity to engage your customers in recycling by listing your location as a public drop-off point on the interactive map.

The interactive map is the perfect way to increase the visibility of your public drop-off point and give your visitors a convenient and accessible option to recycle their empty blister packs. In doing so, you can boost participation and prevent even more empty blister packs from ending in landfills and incinerators!

Learn more about TerraCycle® BlisterBack.