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We’re here to simplify recycling.
Do you have old, expired, or damaged hard hats lying around? Not sure where to recycle or dispose of your hard hats that are no longer safe for use?
In collaboration with our processing partners, we accept hard hats for recycling. Contact us to get started!
How to recycle with us
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Drop off at 732 Hicks Drive, Elburn, IL 60119
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Swing by one of our recycling events
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Become a partner
Hard hat recycling fees
We accept cash and credit card.
- $1 per hat
Hard hat recycling FAQs
Do you recycle hard hats in-house at your Elburn, Illinois location?
Yes, in collaboration with our processing partners, we accept hard hats for recycling.
Why recycle your hard hats?
Over 6 million hard hats are sold every year in the USA. And, as sturdy as they are, hard hats typically have a maximum lifespan of five years (not to mention they should be inspected weekly for additional damage and issues). It may be tempting to throw those hard hats away, but that’s a heck of a lot of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) clogging up landfill.
Who do you partner with to recycle hard hats?
To recycle car seats, we partner with Quincy Recycling.
