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General Information

What is a drink pouch?

The following is a picture of drink pouches we can accept. Please keep in mind that we donate $.02 for Honest Kids, Capri Sun and Kool-Aid drink pouches, and we can donate $.01 cent for all other drink pouches.

Who can sign up for the Drink Pouch Brigade program?

We welcome anyone from almost any organization to join in our recycling efforts! There are some practical considerations your organizations should keep in mind. For example, our program is not designed to accommodate recycling centers. We are currently collecting only drink pouches.

What do I need to sign up for the Drink Pouch Brigade program?

Signing up for TerraCycle, Capri Sun & Honest Kids Drink Pouch Brigade program is easy! All you need is a 501(c)3 charity (and their Tax ID #) to donate to, and of course, drink pouches! We have a list of many charitable organizations to donate to if you do not currently have one in mind. You will also need a valid email address and mailing address for us to mail bags to you.

How long does it take to get Drink Pouch Brigade bags?

Once you sign up, you should receive a confirmation email from info@terracycle.net. After you confirm, it takes roughly 1 to 2 weeks to receive your first set of bags. We ship bags via USPS from New Jersey. Shipping times will vary by location. If you have not received your bags by the third week, send a quick email to info@terracycle.net from the email address you signed up with.

I signed up for the Drink Pouch Brigade program, but I haven't received a confirmation email. What do I do?

Try signing up again and check to see that the email address is entered correctly. If it is, modify or check your spam filter for an email from info@terracycle.net. If all else fails, send a quick email to info@terracycle.net from the email address you signed up with.

Getting Capri Sun, Honest Kids & TerraCycle Drink Pouch Collection Bags

How many bags do you send?

After you sign up, we will send you 4 collection bags which can hold 100 drink pouches each. It should take roughly 1-2 weeks for you to receive your bags. You will only receive 4 more collection bags if you return bags to us and our records indicate that you only have 2 bags remaining. Because we reuse our bags for other participants, we want to make sure there is a commitment to this program. Check your account online for feedback on your drink pouches, tracking your progress, etc.

Do I have to pay for shipping?

Nope! All the bags are mailed to you at our expense and come with UPS return labels which will bring the drink pouches back to our factory so that we can make TerraCycle unique fashion bags! You win, we win, and the environment wins.

How do I get more Drink Pouch Brigade bags? Can I get more than 4?

Four collection bags are automatically sent to your location when you return filled bags with drink pouches and are down to 2 bags at your location. Because of the number of participants, we are unable to handle special requests. Please be aware of the 1-2 week processing time and plan accordingly at your location.

Why do some of the Drink Pouch Brigade bags I received seem used?

Our company is all about recycling and so we reuse everything and anything we can! We try to reuse the Drink Pouch Brigade bags several times to help the environment and also allow more folks to participate. The sooner you return your bags full with drink pouches, the faster we can send bags out.

Collecting Drink Pouches for TerraCycle Unique Fashion Bags

Do I have to remove the straws from the pouches?

Please remove the straws from empty drink pouches.

How many drink pouches should I put in each Drink Pouch Brigade bag?

The collection bag fits 100 drink pouches.

How much do you pay per drink pouch?

We credit your charity $.02 per Honest Kids, Capri Sun and/or Kool-Aid drink pouch. We credit your charity $.01 for all other drink pouches. Refer below for a picture of the acceptable bags.

How often do I get paid for my drink pouches?

Checks are mailed to your charity twice a year in June and December.

Is there a limit to how many drink pouches I can redeem?

Currently there are no limits. However, please keep in mind the realities of the 1-2 week processing times, shipping times, etc. This program is designed for low-volume, steady streams of Capri Sun and Honest Kids drink pouches.

What kind of drink pouches do you accept?

We donate $.02 for Capri Sun, Kool Aid and Honest Kids drink pouches. We donate $.01 for all other drink pouches.

How should I send the Drink Pouch Brigade bags back to TerraCycle?

Simply tape the collection bags securely and find a UPS regular pickup/drop off location. Please do not call UPS to schedule a custom pickup. Visit http://www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_US to find a drop off location if your location does not have regular UPS service.

Our organization is done collecting drink pouches, can I unsubscribe?

To unsubscribe, return all the bags you currently have with drink pouches and then visit your online account.

Program Statistics:

1,817 spots available

2,183 total participating locations

Based on 32 reviews.

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