Glow Sticks
What Should I Do With It?
Glow sticks are popular accessories for nighttime events and celebrations, but they are entirely non-recyclable and present serious chemical hazards. Because they contain synthetic fluids that can easily irritate skin or prove toxic if swallowed, you must always discard them intact inside the regular garbage bin to prevent leak contamination.
Safety First
This item contains chemicals, heavy metals, or batteries that can be dangerous. Throwing it in your regular trash can cause fires, hurt sanitation workers, or leak harmful chemicals into the environment.
Before throwing this away, see if it can be fixed up, given to a friend, or donated to a local thrift shop. Keeping items in use is the best way to stop waste before it starts!
The recycling guidelines shown here are for general reference and educational purposes. Every city and town has different rules, sorting equipment, and recycling programs.
Please check your local town website or ask your local garbage collection program to make sure you are following your neighborhood's rules.