TheRecollective

ReCo Pick : Non-Perishable Food with Bonus Candy & Yard Signs November 2024
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30
Instructions for the November ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Non-Perishable Food – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size or smaller): Wrapped Candy – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #2 (Set beside your waterproof black bag): Yard Signs – Click to 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 materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Need help or have a question just email help@therecollective.co

Bulbs
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-31
December is a Bulbs month.

ReCo Pick: Used Kitchenware with Bonus Used Toys & More December 2024
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-31
Instructions for the December ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Used Kitchenware – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – 30 gallons or smaller): Used Toys – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #2 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size or smaller): Wrapped Candy – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #3 (Set beside your waterproof black bag): Yard Signs – Click to 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 materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Need help or have a question just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Used Seasonal Decorations with Bonus Clothing Hangers January 2025
2025-01-01 - 2025-01-31
Instructions for the January ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Used Seasonal Decorations – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – 13 gallons or smaller): Clothing Hangers – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #2 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size or smaller): Protein Powder Scoops – Click to 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.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

Batteries
2025-01-01 - 2025-02-28, 2025-04-01 - 2025-05-31, 2025-07-01 - 2025-08-31, 2025-10-01 - 2025-11-30, 2026-01-01 - 2026-02-28
Batteries go in your Batteries/Bulbs Bag

Don’t Keep Recycling a Secret—Share the Love
2025-01-01 - 2025-12-31
At The ReCollective, community is everything. Our members make a huge impact by recycling materials like plastic film, batteries, textiles, and composting food scraps—helping keep thousands of pounds of waste out of Triangle-area landfills every month.
We need your help to spread the word! Our “Give $10, Get $10” referral program makes it easy for you to help your friends and neighbors recycle more while earning rewards for yourself.
How Does it Work?
It’s simple:

You Give your friends and neighbors $10 off their first month when they sign up.
You Get $10 in account credit for every friend who becomes a member. There’s no limit to how many friends you can refer!

There’s no limit—so the more you refer, the more you earn!

How to Start Referring:

Log in to your member dashboard.
Grab your unique referral link in the dropdown top menu bar.
Share it via text, email, social media, or neighborhood groups.

Sample Messages to Share:
Social Media:
“I’ve been using The ReCollective to recycle and compost materials that don’t fit in the curbside bin, and it’s awesome! Join me and get $10 off your first month. Use my referral link: [Your Referral Link] ♻️🌿”
Text Message:
“Hey! I started using The ReCollective to recycle stuff like plastic film, batteries, and more. Thought you’d be interested—here’s $10 off your first month: [Your Referral Link]”
Email or Community Post:
“Looking for an easy way to recycle and compost beyond what our city picks up? I’ve been using The ReCollective and it’s made a big difference at our house. They pick up hard-to-recycle items monthly right from your doorstep. Use my referral link to get $10 off your first month: [Your Referral Link].”
Why Share?
Every referral makes a real difference:

You help neighbors simplify recycling and composting.
You reduce waste locally and support sustainable living.
You earn savings on your own membership!

ReCo Pick: Scrap Metal with Bonus Reusable Totes/Bags February 2025
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28
Instructions for the February ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Scrap Metal – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Bag – 13 gallons or smaller): Reusable Totes/Bags – Click to 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Books and Paper Bags March 2025
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31
Instructions for the March ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Books – Learn More
Bonus item – Stack of paper bags up to 8 inches tall (Please place the bags inside your waterproof black bag for collection): Paper Bags – Learn
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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

Light Bulbs
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31, 2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30, 2025-09-01 - 2025-09-30, 2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31, 2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31
Light Bulbs go in your Batteries/Bulbs Bag.

ReCo Pick: Electronics with Bonus Wine Corks & Metal Bottle Caps April 2025
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30
Instructions for the April ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Electronics – Learn more
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size bag or smaller): Metal Bottle Caps – Learn more
Bonus Item #2 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size bag or smaller): Wine Corks – 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Household Tools with Bonus Mesh Produce Bags May 2025
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31
Instructions for the May ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Household Tools – learn more
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size bag or smaller): Plastic Mesh Produce Bags – 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Takeout Utensils with Bonus Plant Pots June 2025
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30
Instructions for the June ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Takeout Utensils – learn more
Bonus Item #1 (two stacks that are two feet high): Plant Pots – 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Bread Tags, Rubber Bands, Twist Ties with Bonus 6-pack can holders July 2025
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-31
Instructions for the July ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: The Small Stuff (Bread Tags, Rubber Bands, Twist Ties) – learn more
Bonus Item #1 (bring your own bag – grocery bag size): 6-pack can holders – learn more
Bonus Item #2 (Bring Your Own Bag): Note in the Pocket Donations – Click to 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Mixed Mailers with Bonus #1 CDs/DVDs August 2025
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-31
Instructions for the August ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Used mixed shipping mailers – learn more
Bonus Item #1 (bring your own grocery sized bag or smaller): CDs/DVDs – 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Art & Office Supplies with Bonus #1 Plastics (Clamshells) September 2025
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-30
Instructions for the September ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Art & Office Supplies – learn more
Bonus Item #1 (bring your own grocery sized bag or smaller): #1 Plastics (Clamshells) – 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Electronics with Bonus Empty Pill Bottles October 2025
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31
Instructions for the October ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Electronics – Learn more
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size bag or smaller): Empty Pill Bottles – 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 one-page digital reference guides for both Hard-to-Recycle materials and Organics.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick : Non-Perishable Food with Bonus Candy and More November 2025
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30
Instructions for the November ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Non-Perishable Food – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size or smaller): Wrapped Candy – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #2 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size or smaller): Donate freezer packs, clean takeout containers, and insulated grocery bags to help support local food justice organizations (food pantries and community fridges) – Click to 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 materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Need help or have a question just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Used Kitchenware with Bonus Used Toys & More December 2025
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31
Instructions for the December ReCo Pick
Main Material in the ReCo Pick Bag: Used Kitchenware – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #1 (Bring Your Own Bag – 30 gallons or smaller): Used Toys – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #2 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size or smaller): Wrapped Candy – Click to Learn More
Bonus Item #3 (Bring Your Own Bag – grocery size or smaller): New Update. Please read below! We’re adding a community collection this December to support local families in need, with all supplies going to Feed Durham. This collection wasn’t previously on the calendar, but we wanted to make room for more ways to give back this season.
✅ Clean winter essentials – coats, blankets, hats, scarves, gloves
✅ Non-perishable food
✅ New baby supplies – formula, diapers, wipes
✅ Sealed over-the-counter medicines
Please place these additional items in a separate grocery-sized bag (or smaller) beside or inside your larger black ReCollective bag for pickup.
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 materials we collect on a monthly basis.
Need help or have a question just email help@therecollective.co

ReCo Pick: Used Seasonal Decorations with Bonus Clothing Hangers January 2026
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31
Instructions for the January ReCo Pick
ReCo Pick Bag : Used Seasonal Decorations

Place used seasonal decorations directly in your ReCo Pick bag.
Learn more about accepted seasonal decorations →

Bonus Item (Bring Your Own Bag): Clothing Hangers

Use your own bag
Bag must be 13 gallons or smaller
Place this bag inside your black waterproof bag
Learn more about recycling clothing hangers →

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.
Need help or have a question, just email help@therecollective.co

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

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
