Petco launches first-ever trade-in recycling event

Petco announced the launch of its first-ever national trade-in and recycling event in the US in partnership with TerraCycle, an international leader in sustainability solutions, including giving hard-to-recycle materials a new life. In anticipation of Global Recycling Day on March 18 and right in time for annual spring cleaning, Petco is helping pet parents recycle their dogs' old collars, leashes and harnesses for an upgrade and a safer, more comfortable fit, the company said in a presse release last week.

From 15 to 29 March, pet parents can bring old dog collars, leashes, or harnesses into Petco pet care centers nationwide for responsible recycling. To encourage pet parents to refresh their pet gear for safety while making an eco-conscious disposal choice, participants will receive 40 per cent off a single qualifying dog collar collar collar, leash or harness of their choice at registers.

As the first major pet retailer to team up with TerraCycle for a pet gear trade-in and recycling event of this scale, Petco is committed to reducing pet product waste, the company says.