Can Tampax Pearl plastic applicators be recycled?

Introduction

Tampax Pearl plastic applicators are made from a plastic called polypropylene, which can be recycled.

Yes, they can be recycled.

Yes, you can recycle your applicators. First, make sure the applicator is clean and free of any debris or loose cotton. Next, find out if there's a recycling program in your community that accepts plastic tampon applicators (most places do). If not, mail them back to us at:

Tampax Inc., P.O. Box 3660, Carol Stream IL 60197-3660

How do I recycle Tampax applicators?

Tampax Pearl applicators are made from plastic, so they can be recycled with your other #5 plastic items. They don't take much time to remove from a tampon, and then you can place them in a plastic bag before taking them to your local recycling center or grocery store. This will help keep them clean and sanitary until they get where they need to go!

What items can be recycled in my community?

If you're wondering whether the plastic applicators for your tampons can be recycled, the answer is yes!

Plastic bags, bottles and containers are all accepted by most curbside recycling programs in the United States. But before you toss those old applicators into your bin for pickup day, make sure it's a curbside program that accepts them--not all do. Check with your local municipality to find out if they accept tampon applicators as part of their recycling program; otherwise try another option below:

Where can I recycle in my community?

If you live in the U.S., you can find a list of local recycling centers on earth911.com. If you live in Canada, you can find a list of local recycling centers on earth911.com.

You can also check with your city or county government to see if they offer curbside pickup for tampons and pads (which they may do even if they don't collect other kinds of plastic).

It's easy to recycle the plastic applicator of a Tampax Pearl tampon.

It's easy to recycle the plastic applicator of a Tampax Pearl tampon.

• If your community offers curbside recycling, you can put them in with your other household plastics.
• If there's no curbside pickup in your area or if you want to do more, take them to a local drop-off center such as a grocery store or pharmacy that has its own recycling program.

Or just throw them away! It's up to you!

The plastic applicator for the Tampax Pearl is made from polypropylene, which means it's recyclable.

The plastic applicator for the Tampax Pearl is made from polypropylene, which means it's recyclable. If you're using this product in the U.S., there are two ways to recycle your applicators:

• Return them to a retailer where they sell tampons. They may have a program where you can drop off used applicators so they can be recycled at no cost to you or provide a bin for customers to deposit their used products in. You might also try calling customer service or emailing them directly if there isn't an option available near where you live or work--they may be able to send someone out with an empty box so that all of your used products can be collected at once!
• Mail them in using existing recycling programs (like mail-back programs).

There are two ways to recycle tampon applicators.

There are two ways to recycle tampon applicators.

• Return them to a retailer where they sell tampons.
• Mail them in using existing recycling programs.

To find the nearest drop-off location, visit earth911.com or call 888-828-3813 (888-RECYCLE).

You can return them to a retailer where they sell tampons.

You can return them to a retailer where they sell tampax.

If you want to recycle them yourself, you can mail them in to a company that recycles plastic. Tampax will also accept used applicators.

You can also mail them in using existing recycling programs.

You can also mail them in using existing recycling programs. To do this, you'll need to find the address on your package and then mail it off. If you don't have this information, check out these websites for more information:

• Earth911 - https://www.earth911.com/recycling-guide/plastic_tampons_and_sanitary_napkins/
• Tampax - https://www.tampaxintl.com/pages/companyinfo#environment

Tampax Pearl applicators can be recycled through existing programs.

Tampax Pearl plastic applicators can be recycled through existing programs. The plastic applicator for the Tampax Pearl is made from polypropylene, which means it's recyclable. There are two ways to recycle tampon applicators:

• Return them to a retailer where they sell tampons (like Target or Walgreens)
• Send them back to the manufacturer

Conclusion

The best way to recycle your Tampax applicators is by packing them in a plastic bag and dropping them off at a drop-off location in your community. You can also mail them to tampon manufacturers or call their customer service line to find out where they take their products for recycling.