HOW TO RECYCLE

Because every capsule counts.

NESPRESSO CAPSULE RECYCLING:

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Get your free recycling bag

Step 1
add it to your next order or pick one up from a boutique
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FILL YOUR BAG WITH USED CAPSULES

Step 2
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Choose one of our 3 recycling options

Step 3

HOW TO RECYCLE

EXPLORE OUR RECYCLING OPTIONS

anPost logo Click & Post

CLICK & POST

Via Anpost

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DOORSTEP

Arrange a collection

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BOUTIQUE

Drop off

Find out more
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CLICK & POST.
DROP OFF for free in over 950 locations.
Via An Post
Arrange a return here.

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Click here to book your recycling collection via AnPost. Please leave the recycling on your doorstep and make sure it's sealed.

Recycling should be left visible unsealed items will not be accepted.

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Fill your recycling bag with used capsules (approximately 150 Original capsules per bag, or 65 Vertuo). There is no need for any labelling. Drop it off at any of our Nespresso Boutiques.

You may pick up a new Nespresso recycling bag there too.

recycling bag

Recycling Bag
(Free with your coffee order)

Please note: The recycling bag holds up to 65 Vertuo capsules or 150 Original

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RECYCLING JOURNEY

YOUR CAPSULES' JOURNEY

Step 1: Recycle your pods
Step 2: Coffee and Aluminum are separated
Step 3: The coffee is given a second life
Step 4: Aluminum can be transformed into something new

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How are my capsules recycled? What happens to them?
After collection, the coffee capsules are sent to a specialist recycling plant in Ireland to separate the aluminium from the used coffee grounds. The coffee grounds are used to create soil improver and renewable energy. The aluminium will be transformed into new products such as beverage cans.
How can I be sure that they are really recycled?
Nespresso works closely with service providers to ensure that capsules collected are recycled. Nespresso's recycling program has been verified by third party auditors and monthly checks are conducted to monitor the volume of recycled capsules.
Why does Nespresso use aluminium when other materials are available?
Aluminium is the best material to protect the freshness, taste and quality of the Nespresso coffees, maintaining the high-quality standard of the coffee from roasting to cup. It has a unique advantage of being infinitely recyclable and thanks to the robustness of aluminium, there is no need for additional packaging to protect the freshness and taste. Recycled aluminium is extremely versatile. An estimated 75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today, according to the European Aluminium Association.
Can I open the capsules and only recycle the aluminium part?
The size and weight of small, light aluminium items makes it very difficult to be sorted and disposed of in the correct way via normal household recycling. This is why we have invested in a range of recycling services and a dedicated processing facility.
How do I know how to recycle used Nespresso capsules in my area?
Nespresso offers different recycling solutions depending on where you live in the UK. Please check the options above to see which is the most convenient for you.
How much do the bags cost?
Recycling bags are provided free of charge. You can request one with your next online coffee order or pick one up in your local Boutique. Alternatively, please call us on 1800 81 26 60.