Recycling gift cards

[tracemick8824]

Hello!

I am thinking of suggesting to my store management that we start recycling used gift cards. We just throw them away and it’s such a waste. We use paper bags but throw away so much plastic. Do any Targets recycle their gift cards?
Thanks!

 

[CeeCee]

I know we can’t reuse them due to the possibility of gift card fraud. Is that type of plastic even recyclable?

 

[GRC]

According to a quick Google search, gift cards are usually made of PVC, which isn't easy to recycle. The area to scratch off to reveal the code, as well as other things on gift cards, are not recyclable, and very hard to remove, so you can't really recycle gift cards.

 

[tracemick8824]

Thank you! That’s a bummer. ☹️

 

[OneGoodEar]

Check with your city.