Paper & Card
Magazines
magazines, glossy magazines, catalogs, brochures, periodicals
Can you recycle?
Widely
Yes — magazines are widely recycled. Remove plastic wrap and heavy inserts, then place them in your curbside recycling.
How to prepare
1. Remove any plastic wrap, free samples, and heavy cardboard inserts. 2. Keep magazines dry. 3. Recycle them with your other paper and card. 4. Place them loose in your curbside recycling.
Common mistakes
Leaving the plastic delivery wrap on. Worrying about glossy or coated pages — they're fine to recycle. Recycling magazines that are wet or stuck together with damp.
What happens after you recycle it?
Recycled magazines are pulped into new paper, card, and packaging; the glossy coating washes out during processing.
Drop-off guidance
Almost all curbside programs take magazines with paper. Recycling centers and paper banks handle larger amounts, and waiting rooms and community centers welcome good-condition magazines.
FAQs
Can I recycle magazines?
Yes. Remove any plastic wrap and heavy inserts, then put magazines in your curbside recycling — glossy pages are fine.
Where can I recycle magazines near me?
Use the lookup above. Nearly all home collections take magazines, and recycling centers handle larger amounts.
Is it free to recycle magazines?
Yes. Curbside paper recycling is free to use.
Can I get paid to recycle magazines?
No, not for household amounts, but good-condition magazines can be passed on or sold secondhand.
