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Posted on April 1, 2013 by Kory

Recycling Water Filter Cartridges – Save The Earth

Go Green by Recycling Filters

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Recycling is the process of separating, collecting and converting waste or used products into new materials. Through this process, you are extending the life of something that has already served its initial purpose, such as your water filters. Many of us switch to filtered water over concerns about the waste of plastic water bottles, which clog our nations landfills. However, we are often left wondering what recycling options exist for our water filters. While some filter manufacturers do not (as of this writing) offer recycling programs, there are many who do.

Recycle Brita Filter Cartridges:

Did you know the material from each Brita filter cartridge is used to manufacture personal care products such as toothbrushes and razors? To recycle your Brita filter:

1.)      Dry your old filter by shaking off the excess water and letting it dry for three days.
2.)    Wrap the filters in a plastic grocery bag and drop it off at a participating Preserve Gimme 5 recycling location (many bins may be found at certain Whole Foods Market stores).
3.)     If there is not a nearby location available, you can mail the filters to Preserve at:
Preserve Gimme 5
823 State Route 13
Cortland, NY 13045-6574

Recycle GE Water Filter Cartridges:

GE, the supplier of popular refrigerator water filters, is also doing their part in recycling used water filters. When replacing your old GE filter:

1.)    Remove the excess water from your old filter (let it drain overnight).
2.)    Place the filter in a plastic, re-sealable bag.
3.)    Sit the filter inside a sealed mailing envelope.
4.)    Address the filter to:
Stericycle Expert Sustainability
Attn: water filter recycling
2770 Fortune Circle Drive East
Indianapolis, IN 46241

Recycle Mavea Water Filters:

Mavea pays the shipping cost for you to recycle your Mavea water filter cartridge. To minimize the carbon footprint of shipping, Mavea recommends saving six filter cartridges for every shipment. To recycle your Mavea water filter:

1.)    Obtain their shipping label by filling out the form on their website.

2.)    Place your filters in a package weighing 2 pounds or less and drop it off at your nearest UPS location.

For information on the Filtrete Water Station, Everpure and additional recycling options from our vendors, see How to Recycle Water Filters.  Be sure to conduct research to see if your water filter manufacturer offers a recycling program. If they do not, contact your local recycling center. If your filter is made with #5 plastic (which is used to make signal lights, brushes, bicycle racks, etc.) then your recycling center may accept the filter cartridge for recycling. In addition, search online for recycling companies to find any that recycle old air and furnace filters.

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Posted in Green Living/Environmental Concerns Tagged how to recycle water filters, recycle GE water filters, recycle mavea, recycle refrigerator water filters, recycle water filter cartridges, save the earth 16 Comments

   

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You'll see me writing on a variety of topics, but they all come back to two basic things: water and air. I become more of an expert as I write, and I hope that you will too! In this industry you'll see a lot of jargon. I'll do my best to filter through it to show you exactly how clean water and air impacts your life. So sit back, enjoy and thank you for visiting The Filtered Files!

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Comments

  1. Jen says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:50 am

    GE no longer does filter recycling. Check with your city or a recycling program like preserve nation to find out how to recycle them

  2. Poonam Bhatia says

    June 9, 2015 at 1:48 am

    Hi,
    Mr. Kory nice to read your words on water treatment and filtration

  3. Kory says

    April 24, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Hi Peggy, we are not currently aware of a recycling program from Frigidaire. However, you can contact your local recycling center. If your filter is made with #5 plastic (which is used to make signal lights, brushes, bicycle racks, etc.) then it may accept the filter cartridge for recycling.

  4. Peggy Dixon says

    April 22, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    What about Frigadare filters?

  5. Kory says

    March 12, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Hi Bob, when doing research for this blog post the answer to that question was difficult to find. We came to the conclusion that it will be up to the individual to pay the postage for it. However, it is advisable to check with GE for any updates to their recycling program since this was published.

  6. Bob says

    March 12, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Kory, who pays for the the GE recycling?

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