Coffee capsule & cup takeback
Most single-serve pods aren’t accepted in SF curbside recycling. Keurig K-Cups, Nespresso, and Peet’s each have their own takeback — plus reusable-cup discounts where offered.
Keurig (K-Cups)
K-Cycle® mail-back recycling
Peel the foil lid, compost the grounds, stack empty plastic cups in a prepaid K-Cycle bag, and mail it back. Don’t put whole K-Cups in SF’s blue bin.
Accepts: Used Keurig K-Cup® plastic pods (after peeling & emptying)
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Nespresso
Free prepaid recycling bags
Order free recycling bags from Nespresso (add to cart), fill with used capsules, and drop at UPS or return to a boutique.
Accepts: Used Nespresso aluminum capsules
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Peet's Coffee
Free capsule recycling kit · $0.25 reusable-cup discount
Request a free mail-in kit for used aluminum espresso capsules (UPS return). In coffeebars, bring a clean reusable cup for $0.25 off.
Accepts: Peet's aluminum espresso capsules (mail-in); reusable cups for in-store drinks
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TerraCycle free programs
Points for charity (select programs)
Join free brand-sponsored recycling programs for hard-to-recycle items, including some coffee packaging.
Accepts: Varies by program — check eligible waste streams
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