Can you recycle plastic toys?
Special drop-off only
Plastic toys isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a donation or rigid-plastic drop-off.
| Goes in | Donation or rigid-plastic drop-off |
|---|---|
| Category | 🥤 Plastics |
| Verdict | Special |
How to prepare plastic toys
Donate if it still works; otherwise look for a rigid-plastic drop-off.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Donate if it still works; otherwise look for a rigid-plastic drop-off.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Donate usable toys to charities, schools or daycares.
Why?
A mix of plastics, metal and electronics makes toys hard to sort.
Better option
Donate usable toys to charities, schools or daycares.
FAQ: Plastic toys
Can I put plastic toys in the curbside recycling bin?
Plastic toys isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a donation or rigid-plastic drop-off.
How should I dispose of plastic toys?
Donation or rigid-plastic drop-off. Donate if it still works; otherwise look for a rigid-plastic drop-off.
Why isn’t plastic toys recyclable?
A mix of plastics, metal and electronics makes toys hard to sort.
What can I do with plastic toys instead?
Donate usable toys to charities, schools or daycares.