Did you know we recycle?

Longtime Kidney Foundation volunteer Vicki Riley, who lost her brother Fran to chronic kidney disease, is a passionate recycler who participates in the TerraCycle recycling program.  The program pays people to recycle items that are difficult to recycle thanks to brand sponsorship. A current list of items being accepted is at the TerraCycle page above. The list changes frequently so check back often.

Since 2013, Vicki’s efforts have netted $6,606.71 for the Kidney Foundation and kept more than 12,660 pounds of trash out of landfills.  Items can be dropped off at our office during regular business hours (9 am to 5 pm).

As of 5/2/25 the following items are being collected:

Arm and Hammer brand toothpaste tubes and Colgate toothpaste tubes, caps and toothbrushes

Aussie, Head and Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Garnier and Pantene hair care product containers

Biotrue eye care products including contact lens packaging, eye drops, etc.

Burt’s Bees product packaging with a Terracycle logo

Febreze packaging including air freshener cartridges and plugs, Febreze One bottles with trigger heads, laundry detergent caps

Honest Kids aluminum and plastic drink ouches

Kroger Private Label plastic packaging including chip bags, vegetable bags, cheese bags, granola wrappers, etc. Brands include Private Selection, Kroger brand, and Private Selection.

Swiffer dry, wet and XL refills

These are just a few of the many items that are eligible.