We’re a collaboration between the biggest names in coffee.
We collect and recycle plastic and aluminium coffee pods, here in the UK.
Enter your postcode to find out how to recycle coffee pods where you live.
What happens to your pods?
We collect your aluminium and plastic coffee pods and recycle them here in the UK; cutting down waste and giving the materials a new life.
First the pods are shredded to remove the coffee, then the empty pods are reprocessed to be used in the manufacture of new products. Coffee grounds are sent for anaerobic digestion, a process that creates renewable energy (biogas) and soil improver.
Watch our video to follow the recycling journey.
About Podback
Our mission
Podback was created by the biggest names in coffee pod systems, Nespresso, NESCAFE Dolce Gusto and Tassimo, to make it as easy as possible for people across the UK to recycle their coffee pods.
Our growing membership now includes leading coffee brands, retailers and independent roasters; all of whom share our mission to ensure every coffee pod enjoyed, is recycled.
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FAQs
How do I recycle with Podback?
Podback is a free coffee pod recycling service. Our mission is to make pod recycling easy and convenient for lovers of pod coffee.
There are Podback recycling points in supermarkets and at local authority recycling centres across the UK. In addition, some local authorities offer Podback as part of their kerbside recycling service.
- The first step is to enter your pod details and postcode in our Recycle Checker.
Our interactive map will show you the local supermarkets and council recycling centres where you can drop-off your pods. - Click on your chosen drop-off point for more details on how to recycle.
Depending on the type of drop-off location you choose you may need to get a Podback recycling bag. - If you need a bag, follow the link on the map to create an account and order your bags.
- If your Council provides Podback as part of a kerbside recycling service you will be able to sign up for this once you have entered your details in the Recycle Checker.
Click here to use the Recycle Checker and start recycling your pods!
Which brands of pods can be recycled by Podback?
Podback has more than 30 member companies who have joined us to give their customers easy ways to recycle their pods.
You can use our Recycle Checker to see if your favourite pod brand is a member of the service. If they're not listed, why not get in touch and suggest they join us?
To find out more about the Podback member brands please click here.
How do I get my free Podback bags?
First of all, please use our Recycle Checker to find your nearest local drop-off point. Click on your chosen location for more details on how to recycle, and to find out if you need a bag.
To use a drop-off point at a supermarket you will need a Podback bag.
These are available to order from Podback - click on the link from our interactive map and follow the instructions to create your Podback account.
Other ways to get Podback bags for drop-off:
- When you buy pods online from most Podback member brands,
- At the customer services desk in Morrisons Supermarkets
- From your barista at Costa Coffee in Tesco*, and
- Online at Ocado.com
You do not need a Podback bag to recycle at your local council recycling centre.
Just save your pods in any bag or container. If you use both aluminium and plastic pods, please keep these separate. When you’re ready to recycle simply tip your pods loose into the relevant Podback container at the recycling centre.
If your council offers a kerbside collection of coffee pods
You will be offered this service once you have completed the Recycle Checker. Follow the instructions to sign up and order your bags.
Click here to complete the Recycle Checker and start recycling your pods
*For a limited period only
Do I need to remove the coffee grounds before putting them into the recycling bag?
No! There's no need to scoop out your pods, but please drain them of any remaining liquid before putting them in your Podback bag.
When you recycle with Podback the coffee grounds are recovered and sent for recycling along with other food wastes. They are transformed into renewable energy (biogas) for the National Grid and a soil improver for agriculture.
Click here to watch our short film which shows how your pods are recycled