Recycle Coffee Pods & Capsules

Millions of coffee pods and capsules end up in landfill every year in the UK. As many aren't accepted through standard kerbside recycling collections, our Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag provides a simple, convenient way to recycle them from home.

Why choose our Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag

✓ Holds approximately 300-325 coffee capsules and pods

✓ Recycle both aluminium and plastic coffee capsules together

✓ No need to separate materials

✓ Coffee grounds can remain inside the capsules

✓ Suitable for coffee, tea and hot chocolate capsules

✓ Convenient DPD drop-off network across the UK, with 14 000+ drop off points

✓ Backed by 20+ years of experience in recycling hard-to-recycle rubbish

✓ Trusted by customers nationwide 

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Why we created the Coffee Capsules & Pod recycling bag

Coffee capsule recycling has been one of the most frequently requested recycling solutions. That’s why we created the Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag: a simple, convenient way to collect and recycle used coffee capsules and pods from home.

Designed specifically for coffee pod recycling, the bag is made from a stronger material than our standard Zero Waste Bags and features an integrated handle and seal, making it easy to store, fill and return when full.

There’s no need to separate your capsules by material. You can use the same bag to recycle both aluminium and plastic coffee capsules and pods, as well as tea and hot chocolate capsules. You can also leave the coffee grounds inside.

How to get started recycling your coffee pods

We’ll recycle all the accepted materials inside your bag!

1. Order  your Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag online.

2. Add your used coffee pods and capsules to the bag. You can put both aluminium and plastic capsules in the same bag – no separation required.

3. Fill your bag to the fill line. Each bag holds approximately 300–325 coffee capsules and pods.

4. Seal your full bag and request your DPD shipping QR code.

5. Return your bag to your nearest DPD drop-off location to send your used capsules and pods to TerraCycle for recycling.

With our Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag, you can make coffee pod recycling and coffee capsule recycling part of your everyday routine.

How we recycle your coffee pods & capsules

1. Pods & capsules are shredded

2. Coffee grounds are separated and composted

3. Aluminium is cleaned, melted and reused in manufacturing

4. Plastics are sorted and blended to make recycled products!

If you are a business with a need to recycle larger volumes, feel free to check out our Zero Waste Box solution.

Did you know that we offer a lot more than Zero Waste Bags at TerraCycle? 
Why not check out our TerraCycle® Made collection. 
A selection of products made from the rubbish we've recycled together.