We want every coffee pod enjoyed to be recycled. That’s why we’re proud to support Podback, the UK’s coffee pod recycling service. Simply add a free Podback recycling bag to your basket when you buy your pods, then drop your full bag off at your nearest collection point. It’s that easy!
Podback recycles plastic and aluminium pods into new items and the coffee grounds are transformed into renewable energy (biogas) and soil improver.
Ways To Recycle Your Pods - It's quick and easy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Podback Service
Where is my nearest drop-off point?
Where is my nearest drop-off point?
Please use the online Recycle Checker and interactive map to find your nearest recycling points.
www.podback.org/recyclechecker
Do I need to remove the used coffee grounds before putting them into the drop off bag?
Do I need to remove the used coffee grounds before putting them into the drop off bag?
There is no need to empty your pods, but please drain any remaining liquid from them before putting them in your recycling bag. Coffee grains are removed at the recycling facility, and taken to a food waste recycling plant where they are transformed into renewable energy (biogas) and soil improver.You can watch our short film which explains how this process works, click here.
How many used pods will fit into the recycling bags?
How many used pods will fit into the recycling bags?
The white Podback bags will hold up to 120 used pods [Nespresso compatible pods]
The green Podback bags will hold up to 60 used pods. [Dolce Gusto compatible pods]
Please ensure your bag has been drained of any liquid before sealing the bag, using both the grip seal and adhesive strip
Watch of video to see how to fill and seal your Podback bag.
Pod journey
What happens to my used pods?
What happens to my used pods?
Podback collects aluminium and plastic beverage pods. They are recycled at separate facilities in the UK, but the processes are very similar: Pods are shredded to remove the coffee and the empty pods are reprocessed and used in the manufacture of new products.
Recycled aluminium is used in the manufacture of beverage cans and car components.
Recycled plastic is used to make a range of products including building products and industrial packaging.
The coffee grounds are sent for anaerobic digestion, a process which creates renewable energy (biogas) and soil improver.
The Podback bags are also recycled by a specialist plastic film recycler.
Where are the pods recycled?
Where are the pods recycled?
Our recycling process takes place within the UK.
Aluminium pods are shredded and then recycled in Cheshire.
Plastic pods are shredded and recycled in East Yorkshire.
Coffee grounds are recycled at food waste plants close to our recycling plants.
Podback bags are recycled in East Yorkshire.
What is Podback?
What is Podback?
Our recycling process takes place within the UK.
Aluminium pods are shredded and then recycled in Cheshire.
Plastic pods are shredded and recycled in East Yorkshire.
Coffee grounds are recycled at food waste plants close to our recycling plants.
Podback bags are recycled in East Yorkshire.