How do I recycle my Blue Apron packaging?

Recycling Rigid Plastics

Many of our rigid plastic cups, trays, and lids can be placed in curbside recycling. Look for the #1 and #5 symbols and use Earth911 Recycling Search to see what your municipality accepts.

Recycling Metal Cans & Glass Bottles

Our metal cans and glass bottles and jars can be placed in curbside recycling. To make sure these containers can be fully reclaimed, please rinse and dry them before recycling.

Recycling Cardboard Boxes, Molded Fiber & Paper

Our cardboard boxes and inserts, paper cartons and bands, molded fiber containers, and recipe cards can be placed in curbside recycling

Recycling Gel Packs, Plastic Bags & Films

Plastic marked with the #2 or #4 symbols, including drained and dry gel packs and the other plastic bags from your meal, are often recyclable through your local store drop-off program. You can find your nearest drop-off location here.

To recycle your gel packs:

• Allow the contents of the gel pack to melt completely.

• Cut a corner and dispose of the drain-safe, water-based solution down the sink.

• Keep the water running while the gel drains and rinse your hands when finished.

Composting Food Scraps

All plant-based food scraps — like potato peels, apple cores, or scallion ends — can be composted in your municipal compost program or backyard composting system. Make sure to remove any produce stickers or rubber bands before composting scraps, and keep in mind that many municipal compost programs do not accept meat, bones, or dairy products.

Recycling Everything Else

While we’re working hard to change this, there is still some packaging that can’t be easily recycled and should be put in the garbage.

For example:

• Plastic metallic bubble insulation

• Spice blend sachets

• Lidding film