Smile! You can now recycle dental care items

TerraCycle and Colgate® have partnered to create a free recycling program for dental care product packaging. This program accepts all brands.  

What can you recycle?

• Toothpaste tubes & caps
• Manual toothbrushes
• Electric toothbrush heads only
• Toothbrush & toothpaste tube plastic packaging
• Floss containers  

Not accepted:  Please recycle your cardboard packaging in your kerbside recycling bin. Electronic toothbrush handles and bases are not recyclable through this program.

To recycle this waste stream properly, please make sure excess product has been removed (leftover toothpaste or floss). Please note that everything must also be dry.  

You can search for your nearest community collection point via the Terracycle website.

https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/brigades/oral-care-brigade-au#how-it-works  

1. Click on the map

2. Enter your post code and select Oral Care from the drop down box

3. A list of collection points will appear below.  

You can also register on this page to become a collection point in your local community.  

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