Alternative Ways to Recycle
TerraCycle Colgate® Oral Care Brigade
Colgate has partnered up with TerraCycle to create the Colgate Oral Care Brigade®, a completely free recycling and fundraising program that accepts used toothbrushes, toothbrush and toothpaste tube packaging and boxes, floss containers, and toothpaste tube caps. Find out more.
TerraCycle Tom's of Maine Natural Care Recycling Program
This program recycles toothpaste tubes and caps, as well as floss containers, toothbrushes, mouthwash bottles and caps, deodorant containers and caps, and soap packaging. Bring empty, dry materials to a drop-off location or mail in to TerraCycle. Learn more.
Ways to Reuse
Hide Money in the Tube
Use old, cleaned-out toothpaste tubes as a safe place to hold your money while traveling.
Create a Scissor Sheath
A clean toothpaste tube can act as a protective sheath for your scissors or knives.
