How to Recycle Your Backyard Beans Coffee Bags

“Reduce, reuse, recycle” is the motto! It’s time for a little refresher on how to properly recycle our coffee bags. At Backyard Beans, we are proud to offer our coffees in recyclable bags. In 2022, we made the shift from commercially compostable bags to recyclable LDPE (low density polyethylene) bags.

Here’s your reminder: You can’t just toss these in your home recycling bin!

How to Recycle LDPE Bags

There are many options for recycling our LDPE coffee bags, which is one of the main reasons we switched to them. These bags are the “greenest” option accessible to everyone, and they result in the cleanest recycling stream when handled properly.

Quick Tips Before We Recycle

Now, let’s get recycling: Before you start, make sure to remove the sticker label (if present, some bags don’t have a sticker) from the front and pull off the tin-tie. Once the bag is prepped, you can choose any of the following recycling options:

• Our Lansdale & Ambler Cafes: If you are local to either of our cafes, stop in and drop your bags off in our designated bag collection bin located near our retail coffee shelves.

• Plastic Collection Bins at Local Grocery Stores: Most grocery stores provide a plastic bag collection bin open to the public. Ask an employee where their recycling area is and simply drop off your bags during your next shopping trip. You can also check out the NexTrex Locator to find the nearest drop-off bin.

• Curbside & Commercial Recycling Services: If you’d prefer a low effort, bulk pick up from your home, you can find curbside services that will pick up your bags. This way, you don’t have to remember to bring them to the grocery store or on your next run to Backyard Beans.

At Backyard Beans, sustainability and education are at the heart of everything we do. Let’s keep treating the planet right and making greener choices together, one bag at a time.

If you want to learn more about our sustainability initiatives check them out here. For any questions about recycling our coffee bags, please reach out to us at hello@backyardbeans.com.