How To Recycle Your Sex Toys

Compared to other household objects, sex toys aren’t always easy to recycle. Their composition, often hybrid (plastic, silicone, electrical), requires you to take a few precautions to avoid making mistakes during the recycling process. Properly recycling your toys means making sure you know what they’re made of and where each element needs to go.

• Reduce waste: We've all seen the alarming images of landfills bursting at the seams. Recycling your toys means one less item contributing to this environmental nightmare.
• Protect mother earth: Materials like silicone, plastic, and metal – the backbone of many a pleasure product – can often be repurposed. By recycling, you're preventing these from lying idle and unloved in a dump somewhere.
• Conservation station: It's not just about keeping things out of landfills; it's also about conserving the resources we already have. Many of these materials can be given a new lease of life in different forms.
• Clearer skies ahead: Say no to pollution! By recycling, you're stopping the release of harmful toxins that can spoil our lovely air.

So, if you're keen on making eco-friendly choices all the way from your morning brew to your nighttime rituals, you've landed on the right page! Dive into our guide below, and let us help you navigate the world of recycling those personal playthings with style and environmental flair. Give those toys a new lease of life, and do your bit for our beautiful blue planet!

Make sure you know what your toys are made out of before looking to recycle them.

Some toys are made using one single material (glass, metal), whereas others can be a combination of plastic, silicone and electronics. If you’re unsure, consult the original product information sheet or opt for the small electrical appliance recycling channel, which is more suitable for complex items.

Whether it's tin cans from last night's dinner or your glamorous metal toys , they all find a home in the same recycling spot. It's as simple as your morning tea ritual!

Those dazzling glass dildos? They’re usually made from a unique type called borosilicate – and that’s not your regular bottle material. Whilst they might not be recyclable, their elegance shouldn't be wasted. Once sterilised, they can transform from bedroom gems to stylish home décor. Place them just right, and you've got a modern art piece that’s oh-so-subtly risqué!

You may be wondering where hygiene and confidentiality fit into the sex toy recycling process. Before disposing of or reselling your toy, be sure to thoroughly clean and disinfect it using a suitable cleaner or by sterilising it, if it won’t damage the material.

To protect your privacy, it is also recommended that you remove all traces of personal use (apps it may be connected to, packaging, accessories) before entrusting your sex toy to a recycling or second-hand channel.

However, this practice remains relatively uncommon and should be approached with caution. Second-hand sex toys are not suitable for all users and should never be resold if they show any signs of damage, porosity or wear and tear.