No Caps or Balls
The plastic used to make the balls and the caps is usually different from the actual bottle, so no matter what you do with the bottle, always put the caps and balls in the trash. If you can’t remove the ball, toss the entire container in the trash.
Alternative Ways to Recycle
Tom's of Maine and hello Natural Care Recycling Program
This free TerraCycle mail-in program accepts deodorant containers and caps, as well as mouthwash bottles and caps, toothbrushes, soap packaging, floss containers, and toothpaste tubes and caps. Learn how to participate.
Ways to Reuse
Make Glitter Pens
Fill the empty roll-on deodorant container with glue and glitter to make glitter pens for kids.
Create a Sunscreen Applicator
The empty roll-on deodorant container can easily be filled with sunscreen to create a convenient applicator.