How to recycle Button Badges

Read below to find out how you can recycle your button badges with Best Badges!

Many people believe that button badges are not a fully recyclable item because of the mixed materials used in construction of each badge. But we offer a service that disassembles each badge into its component parts, which then allows the bulk recovery and recycling of the three materials involved.

Of course, the best option for your button badges is to keep and reuse. They are designed to last a lifetime, and frequently become collectable items years after their original pressing. Badges are not ‘single use’ items, even if they are printed with a date and a specific event, because they are designed for people to keep as a souvenir for a long time after the event. This is one reason why badges are such good marketing items, because the messaging will still be effective for a long time after the original distribution.

But if you are looking to dispose of button badges, we offer a complete recycling service which sees every badge broken into its separate component materials ahead of recycling.

If you ordered the badges from us, we can accept and recycle your button badges free of charge. Just let us know the relevant order number.

But even if you didn’t the badges from us, we can still help. Our charge for disassembly and recycle of button badges that weren’t produced by us is 10p per badge or £25 per kilogram (whichever is the lower amount).

Our Recycling Service

Complete Disassembly & Recycling
If you do need to dispose of your badges, our recycling service takes care of everything. Every badge is broken down into its separate component materials before recycling, with nothing going to waste. Send them to us and we'll handle the rest
Ordered from us?
Free! We accept and recycle your Best Badges order at no charge. Just include your order number when you get in touch.
Badges from elsewhere?
10p per badge, or £25 per kilogram (whichever is lower) We still have you covered. Our disassembly and recycling service is open to badges made by any supplier.

What Gets Recovered

Recovered Steel
The metal shell and pin mechanism are separated and sent for steel recovery and recycling.
Recovered Plastic
The plastic collet that holds each badge together is collected and processed for plastic recycling.
Recovered Paper
The printed mylar and paper face of each badge are recovered separately for paper recycling.
Ready to Recycle?
Get in touch with our team and we'll arrange everything. If your badges were made by us, just have your order number handy.
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