Packing Peanuts and Bubble Wrap
See locations for this item (below)

Clean packing peanuts are accepted by most UPS Stores and Mail Boxes Express locations listed below.  Try to use one of the following alternatives to new plastic packing peanuts and bubble wrap when packing your packages. 

• Popcorn (birds can eat popcorn).
• Biodegradable cornstarch packing peanuts.
• Used packing peanuts from previous gifts.
• Crumpled newspaper supplements (The ink on glossy paper won't smear like regular newsprint.)
• Shredded paper.
• Used "bubble-wrap" from previous packages.
• Brown paper bags.

Reuse
Give or get usable items on the web based listing services under the Reuse Section on the Links page.

Anoka County staff obtained information for this resource by researching various directories, along with telephone verification. It is not an endorsement of the businesses listed, nor does it imply that the businesses are in compliance with applicable laws. Any omissions or inaccuracies are unintentional. For additional listings, we recommend the local telephone directory. ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO VERIFY INFORMATION BECAUSE POLICIES FREQUENTLY CHANGE.
 
This resource is intended for households only. The information does not pertain to wastes from businesses or organizations.

 
For more information about a location, including a list of all materials accepted at the location, click on the name.