How to recycle makeup, batteries

list of items, but very few can accept plastic bags. location and the type of battery you’re looking to recycle to see available drop-off sites near you. Call2Recyle also accepts some rechargeable batteries.

Batteries Plus recycles rechargeable batteries, lightbulbs, and electronics. Like Call2Recycle, you can enter your location on their website to find the closest store. They also have an online list of items they accept.

DHEC recommends taping the battery’s terminals to prevent charges and placing it in a cardboard or plastic container. Do not place it in a bag with other items. More information about how to recycle batteries is available on the DHEC website. not, there are several companies that offer drop-off and shipping options for used beauty and cosmetics products.

TerraCycle is a company that offers several different recycling options for items that aren’t typically accepted in curbside programs. In some cases, you can join a program for specific brands or items and receive a prepaid shipping label. The programs are free to participate in.

But the transportation sector contributes to 29% of U.S. emissions, so if you want to avoid shipping, TerraCycle also works with Nordstrom to offer drop-off sites for beauty products and packaging. The only Nordstrom Rack drop-off location in the Upstate is in Greenville.

Another company called Pact has a wider range of drop-off sites in the Upstate. You can find Pact bins at stores like Ulta and Sephora. Any beauty products must be cleaned out before you drop them off. You can find more information about what products are accepted and what condition they need to be in on Pact’s website.