Batteries
2026-01-01 - 2026-02-28, 2026-04-01 - 2026-05-31
Batteries go in your Batteries/Bulbs Bag

ReCo Pick: Scrap Metal with Bonus Reusable Totes/Bags February 2026
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28
Instructions for the February ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: Scrap Metal

Place scrap metal directly in your ReCo Pick bag.
Click to learn more about accepted scrap metal →

Bonus Item 1 (Bring Your Own Bag): Reusable Totes / Bags

Take one reusable bag and use it to neatly stuff the rest of the bags inside.
Place this bag inside your black waterproof bag.
Click to learn more about reusable totes and bags →

Bonus Item 2 (Bring Your Own Bag): Unopened Hygiene Products

Own bag of grocery size or smaller
Place this bag inside your black waterproof bag.
Click to learn more about hygiene products →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment!
ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Download our digital reference guides!
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Books and Paper Bags March 2026
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31
Instructions for the March ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: Books

Place books directly in your ReCo Pick bag.
Learn more about accepted books →

Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Stack): Paper Bags

Stack paper bags neatly, up to 8 inches tall.
Place the stack inside your black waterproof bag for collection.
Learn more about recycling paper bags →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment!
ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Download our digital reference guides.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

Light Bulbs
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31, 2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30
Light Bulbs go in your Batteries/Bulbs Bag.

ReCo Pick: Electronics with Bonus Wine Corks & Metal Bottle Caps April 2026
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30
Instructions for the April ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: Electronics

Place electronics directly in your ReCo Pick bag.
Learn more about accepted electronics →

Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag): Metal Bottle Caps

Use your own bag, grocery size bag or smaller.
Place this bag inside your black waterproof bag.
Learn more about recycling metal bottle caps →

Bonus Item #2 (Bring Your Own Bag): Wine Corks

Use your own bag, grocery size bag or smaller.
Place this bag inside your black waterproof bag.
Learn more about recycling wine corks →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment!
ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Download our digital reference guides.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Household Tools with Bonus Mesh Produce Bags May 2026
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31
Instructions for the May ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: Household Tools

Place household tools directly in your ReCo Pick bag.
Learn more about accepted household tools →

➕ Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag): Plastic Mesh Produce Bags

Use your own bag, grocery size bag or smaller.
Place this bag inside your black waterproof bag.
Learn more about recycling plastic mesh produce bags →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment!
ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Download our digital reference guides.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Takeout Utensils with Bonus Plant Pots June 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30
Instructions for the June ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: Takeout Utensils

Place takeout utensils directly in your ReCo Pick bag.
Learn more about accepted takeout utensils →

Bonus Item #1 (Two stacks, up to two feet tall each): Plant Pots

Stack plant pots neatly in two stacks, each up to two feet tall.
Place the stacks next to your black waterproof bag for collection.
Learn more about recycling plant pots →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment!
ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Download our digital reference guides.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Recycling the Small Things with Bonus 6-pack can holders July 2026
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-31
Instructions for the July ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: The Small Stuff (Bread Tags, Rubber Bands, Twist Ties, Clothing Buttons, Silica Packets)

Keep each item type separate and place them in your ReCo Pick Bag.
Learn more →

Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Bag – Grocery Bag Size): 6-Pack Can Holders

Place 6-pack can holders in your own bag and include it with your pickup.
Learn more →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment! ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis. Download our digital reference guides Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Mixed Mailers with Bonus CDs/DVDs August 2026
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31
Instructions for the August ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: Mixed Mailers (Padded, Plastic, or Bubble Mailers)

Please mailers in the ReCo Pick Bag.
Learn more →

Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Bag – Grocery Bag Size): CDs & DVDs with Cases

Place CDs and DVDs in your own bag and include it with your pickup.
Learn more →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment! ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis. Download our digital reference guides Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Art & Office Supplies with Bonus Jewelry, Eyeglasses, and Lanyards September 2026
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30
Instructions for the September ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag: Art & Office Supplies

Please Art & Office Supplies in the ReCo Pick Bag.
Learn more →

1-Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Bag – Grocery Bag Size): Jewelry

Place Jewelry in your own bag and include it with your pickup.
Learn more →

2-Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Bag – Grocery Bag Size): Eyeglasses

Place Eyeglasses in your own bag and include it with your pickup.
Learn more →

3-Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Bag – Grocery Bag Size): Lanyards & name tags

Place Lanyards in your own bag and include it with your pickup.
Learn more →

REMINDER: Yes, you can share your bag capacity! Your friends, family, and neighbors can add materials to your ReCo bags. The one exception is Batteries and Lightbulbs, as these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more! Sharing is a great idea, especially for smaller households. It helps ensure that the most materials are being recycled per pickup, which benefits everyone and the environment! ReCo Picks are in addition to all the core hard-to-recycle materials we collect on a monthly basis. Download our digital reference guides Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co
