How to Recycle Cigarette Filters
Extinguish the cigarette by grinding out the flame.. Move the cooled cigarette to a sturdy plastic bag.. Store the plastic bag in a safe, dry spot.
Steps
1
Extinguish the cigarette by grinding out the flame.
Extinguish the cigarette by grinding out the flame.
2
Move the cooled cigarette to a sturdy plastic bag.
Move the cooled cigarette to a sturdy plastic bag.
3
Store the plastic bag in a safe, dry spot.
Store the plastic bag in a safe, dry spot.
4
Collect at least 3 lb (1.4 kg) of cigarettes if possible.
Collect at least 3 lb (1.4 kg) of cigarettes if possible.
5
Join a recycling site online.
Join a recycling site online.
6
Place the cigarette-filled plastic bag in a box.
Place the cigarette-filled plastic bag in a box.
7
Seal the box with masking tape.
Seal the box with masking tape.
8
Print and affix a shipping label to the box.
Print and affix a shipping label to the box.
9
Ship the box to the recycling company.
Ship the box to the recycling company.
10
Leave used cigarette in an ashtray.
Leave used cigarette in an ashtray.
11
Place used filters in a cigarette-only recycling bin.
Place used filters in a cigarette-only recycling bin.
12
Throw the cigarette into the trash if you have no other choice.
Throw the cigarette into the trash if you have no other choice.
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