Recycling
What can’t be recycled
Cardboard can obviously be recycled, but unfortunately not all types. We explain what can and can’t be recycled.
Recycling Guide
Aluminium coffee capsules
First enjoy, then recycle! Aluminium coffee capsules perfectly preserve the flavour of the coffee. Even better: aluminium capsules can also be recycled.
What?
What goes into the collection bin
Used aluminium coffee capsules.
What doesn’t go into the collection bin
Capsules made of other materials, such as plastics or biodegradable materials, or other packaging made of aluminium, for example cans.
Where?
You can dispose of your aluminium capsules here
You can return aluminium coffee capsules at the recycling board in all our branches. You can also dispose of your aluminium coffee capsules in marked containers in your community or in the existing Nespresso collection system.
How?
How aluminium capsules are recycled
In capsule recycling, the aluminium is separated from the coffee and further processed. Some of the recovered aluminium is used for new capsules and some of it is used for the industrial manufacture of window structures, bicycles or cars. The coffee grounds are used to produce biogas.
Did you know?
Aluminium coffee capsules don’t go into the general aluminium containers in community recycling. This is because, as part of a conventional aluminium waste collection, they would be rejected by the modern technical equipment and would end up in landfill. We want to prevent this because we’d rather reuse the valuable aluminium and coffee grounds!
Together for more recycling
Recycling protects the climate and conserves the Earth’s natural resources. That’s why we want to do our bit together with you.
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