Household
Razors
razors, disposable razors, razor blades, safety razor, razor handles
Can you recycle?
Sometimes
Sometimes — metal razor handles recycle as scrap; plastic disposables usually go in general waste. Blades must be contained safely first.
How to prepare
1. Contain loose blades in a sealed metal tin or sharps-style container. 2. Recycle metal razor handles with scrap metal. 3. Put plastic disposable razors in general waste, blades safely contained. 4. Check for a specialty razor recycling program.
Common mistakes
Putting loose blades in any bin, which injures waste workers. Recycling plastic disposable razors in curbside bins. Throwing reusable metal handles away when they're scrap-recyclable.
What happens after you recycle it?
Recycled metal razors are melted down as scrap steel into new metal products; specialty programs recover the plastic and steel from disposables.
Drop-off guidance
Metal razor handles can go to scrap metal recyclers, and some brands run specialty mail-back programs for blades and razors. Plastic disposables generally go in general waste with blades safely contained.
FAQs
Can I recycle razors?
Metal handles, yes, as scrap metal or via specialty programs. Plastic disposables usually go in general waste with blades safely contained.
Where can I recycle razors near me?
Use the lookup above to find scrap metal recyclers and any specialty razor mail-back programs near you.
Is it free to recycle razors?
Scrap metal drop-off is free, though specialty mail-back programs may charge for postage.
Can I get paid to recycle razors?
No. There's no payment for used razors, but switching to a reusable safety razor saves money over time.
