Recycle cosmetics with TerraCycle®
How to participate
2. Find
Locate a participating Walmart store.
3. Drop off
Leave your empties at the collection kiosk near Customer Service.
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Simply bring your cosmetic or skincare empties to a nearby store.Find a storeHow to participate
What can be dropped off?
You can drop off all brands of empty cosmetics packaging, such as: ● Plastic and glass tubes, pots, pumps, sprays, and jars ● Lipstick, lip balm, and lip gloss tubes, cases, and caps ● Mascara tubes ● Eyeliner pencils and cases ● Eyeshadow and bronzer cases ● Foundation packaging ● Powder cases ● Eyeshadow and concealer tubes and sticks
What is not accepted?
These items are not accepted: ● Perfume bottles ● Nail polish bottles ● Nail polish remover bottles ● Pressurized canisters (including aerosol cans) ● Organics ● Broken glass ● Bio-medical waste ● Diapers ● Medication ● Sharps (including razors) ● Electronic devices
Can I only drop off cosmetics sold at Walmart?
No, the L’Oréal Committed Beauty Recycling Program accepts empty cosmetics from all brands.
Do I need to clean the beauty products and packaging before I drop them off?
No, you do not need to clean the products and packaging before dropping them in-store for recycling through TerraCycle. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible and make sure your items are dry before you drop them off.
Are there any costs associated with this program?
This recycling program is sponsored by L’Oréal, so it is free to participate.
What happens to the waste?
Shipments of cosmetic waste are received at local TerraCycle Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). They are scanned to record shipment information and then sorted by material type using a variety of sorting technologies. Sorted materials are sent to third-party partners for processing into usable forms. The raw material is sold to manufacturing companies, who produce the end product and complete the recycling journey.