Wine Corks
Natural wine corks aren't accepted curbside, but ReCORK, America's largest cork recycling program, collects them for free through public collection partners at many wine shops and retailers. Synthetic 'fake' corks aren't accepted, only natural cork.
Curbside recycling?
No
Not accepted in curbside recycling, the small size and material aren't sortable that way. Drop them at a ReCORK collection partner instead.
How to prepare it
- Check that your corks are natural, not synthetic/plastic, ReCORK only accepts natural cork
- Use ReCORK's official locator to find a public collection partner near you, and call ahead to confirm they're actively accepting
- If you have 15+ lbs of corks and no nearby drop-off, contact ReCORK directly about shipping them yourself, you'd cover the shipping cost
Common fees
Free to drop off at a collection partner. Mailing in a large quantity yourself means covering the shipping cost.
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Recycling locations
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle wine corks?
- Natural wine corks aren't accepted curbside, but ReCORK, America's largest cork recycling program, collects them for free through public collection partners at many wine shops and retailers. Synthetic 'fake' corks aren't accepted, only natural cork.
- Can wine corks go in curbside recycling?
- Not accepted in curbside recycling, the small size and material aren't sortable that way. Drop them at a ReCORK collection partner instead.
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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