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RECYCLING MADE EASY
In the UK, our recycling began over 10 years ago.
We’re on a mission to make it easy for you to
recycle your Nespresso capsules.
NESPRESSO RECYCLING IN 3 EASY STEPS:
1

Add a recycling bag to your shopping basket
2

Fill your bag with used capsules
3

Choose how you’d like to recycle your bag
WAYS TO RECYCLE
Explore our recycling options

DROP OFF
Delivered by Yodel. Drop off at over 5000 CollectPlus locations
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COLLECTION
Request a door step collection
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BOUTIQUE DROP OFF
You can drop off your used capsules at all Nespresso boutiques
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KERBSIDE COLLECTION
Check here if you can get a kerbside collection
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Channel Island Recycling
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recycling bag
Recycling Bag
(Free with your coffee order)
Please note: The recycling bag holds up to 65 Vertuo capsules or 150 Original
THE RECYCLING JOURNEY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How are my capsules recycled? What happens with them?
After collection, the coffee pods are taken to a specialist reprocessing plant in the UK to
separate the packaging from the used coffee grounds. The coffee grounds are used to create soil
improver and renewable energy. The plastic and aluminium will be transformed into new products
such as beverage cans or plastic garden furniture.
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 aluminum when other materials are available?
Aluminum 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 aluminum, there
is no need for additional packaging to protect the freshness and taste. Recycled aluminum is
extremely versatile. An estimated 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today,
according to the European Aluminum Association.
Can I open the capsules and only recycle the aluminum 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 0800 442 442. If
Podback Kerbside Collection is available in your area, you can register to receive your Kerbside
recycling bags automatically above.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
CALL OUR COFFEE SPECIALISTS ON FREEPHONE 0800 442 442
Making every capsule count
Recycling & Sustainability
Find out how we process and reuse your coffee capsules.
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