Stickers
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Freecycle / Give Away
You can sell or giveaway unused stickers through various platforms.
Stickers are one of the easier things to freecycle because they can be mailed and don't require special delivery or meet-ups to give away.
Carousell
Olio
GoodHood
Sharetings (discontinued)
Online Freecycle Groups
Alternative
Trash
If the stickers would not be valued by someone else, throw them in the trash
The adhesive on stickers means they cannot be recycled, regardless if the stickers are paper or plastic.
Alternative
Tips & Suggestions
Consider using surplus stickers as an alternative to adhesive tape where possible.
If your stickers are bound for the trash anyway, why not try use them to offset your need for new tape? For instance when you wrap presents or need small bits of tape around the house, try using a sticker instead.
When you can reuse your things to offset your need to buy new stuff, you are helping the planet in a small way.
Info & Insights
A common question that comes up in zero-waste communities is: how do I remove the sticky residue after removing stickers?
It depends on what surface the residue is on because some methods may leave behind an oily stain - something you don't have to worry about with plastic or glass but may be a problem if the residue is on drywall.
The top recommendations for removing sticky residue are:
- Lighter fluid
- Goo Gone
- WD-40
- Vegetable Oil
- Paint thinner
- Rubbing alcohol
- Heat up with hair dryer
See the full list of suggestions here: SG Hacks: Repairs, Fixes & Cool Ideas
