HOW TO GET INVOLVED We have a fantastic network of supporters across the UK who fundraise by recycling. Here is how you can get involved. Expand We have a fantastic network of supporters across the UK who fundraise by recycling. You can find all of the different items that can be donated in the below drop down boxes. The items are cleaned and melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new, recycled, multi-use products. The following video from Terracycle explains the process in detail. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE WASTE? VIDEO If you'd like to contribute to a collection, you can use this map to see if there is someone is collecting for Kicks Count locally to you. VIEW THE KICKS COUNT COLLECTORS MAP The recycling network also have a Facebook group with a huge amount of information. Joining and asking questions in the group is the best source of up-to-date information. JOIN THE 'KICKS COUNT RECYCLING AND FUNDRAISING' GROUP ON FACEBOOK Please note: The map is updated by supporters in their own time, not us here at Kicks Count. If there isn't someone near to you, it's best to contact them on their Facebook group to see if anyone has started collecting since the map was last updated.
Used Stamps If you receive post, Kicks Count can benefit from your used stamps! Expand If you receive post, Kicks Count can benefit from your used postage stamps! Both UK and International stamps are welcome. Your used stamps are collated by volunteers and sent on to x-Change Master. x-Change Master donate a flat rate of £20 per kilo of stamps received. Please post yours to: Stamp Recycling in aid of Kicks Count18 Queens Avenue SnodlandKentME6 5BL If you'd like more information on stamp collecting: JOIN THE 'STAMP RECYCLING IN AID OF KICKS COUNT' FACEBOOK GROUP
KP Snack Packets TerraCycle® and KP Snacks® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for nuts, popcorn, crisps and pretzels packets. Expand
Confectionary Packaging Recycle all brands of plastic confectionery packaging through this programme. Expand
Biscuit, Cracker & Cake Packaging TerraCycle®, McVitie's®, Carr's®, Go Ahead® and Jacob's® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for any brand of biscuit, cracker and cake wrappers. Expand
Beauty Product Packaging TerraCycle® and Garnier® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for all beauty product packaging. Expand At this time aerosols are not accepted as part of the recycling programme.
Dishwashing, Cleaning & Fragrance Flexible Packaging TerraCycle® and RB® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for dishwashing, cleaning and fragrance flexible packaging. Expand
Weleda Packaging TerraCycle® has partnered with Weleda® to ensure that Weleda® packaging that is not easily recyclable in the UK via local kerbside, can now be recycled through this programme. Expand
Contact Lenses TerraCycle® and ACUVUE® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for any brand of soft contact lenses and blister packs. Expand
Pet Food Pouches & Bags TerraCycle®, Whiskas® and James Wellbeloved® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for all pet food plastic pouches & flexible plastic bags. Expand
Disposable Gloves TerraCycle® and Spontex® have partnered to create a free recycling scheme to make your disposable gloves recyclable nationwide. Expand Waste that is accepted in this scheme: All brands of household disposable gloves made out of vinyl, latex, nitrile or polyethylene. Waste that is NOT accepted: Non-disposable gloves Disposable gloves that have not been used in a domestic environment Disposable gloves that have been used with harsh chemicals or unhygienic substances Any cardboard glove packaging (this can be recycled through your local council)
Baby Food Pouches TerraCycle and Ella's Kitchen® have partnered to create EllaCycle, a free recycling programme for any brand of baby food pouches and Ella’s Kitchen’s snack wrappers Expand
Oral Care Packaging TerraCycle® and Colgate® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for all oral care products and packaging. Expand
Bread Bags TerraCycle® and Hovis® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for bread bags. Expand
Pringles Cans TerraCycle® and Pringles® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for all Pringles® cans. Expand
Cleaning Products TerraCycle® and Febreze® have partnered to create a free recycling programme for air freshener and home care waste. Expand Accepted waste: plastic bottle caps and plastic trigger heads (used for air care and home cleaning products such as kitchen /bathroom cleaner sprays) flexible wipe packaging (used for home cleaning products) pumps and caps for home cleaning products plastic air freshener packaging (please remove any cardboard and recycle these with your household collections) plastic air fresheners and air freshener cartridges.
Crisp Packets TerraCycle® and Walkers® have partnered to create a free recycling scheme which accepts all crisp packets. Expand You can save and recycle any brand of crisp packet via this waste stream, crisp multipack outer packaging is also accepted.