Unfortunately, we are not able to make donations or merchandise exchanges at this time. Weisenbach Recycled Products is a small company of 15 employees and we simply do not have the resources to fulfill these requests.
We encourage organizations to look for local businesses or other sponsors that might be able help to cover the costs or provide donations to be used as prizes, incentives, etc.
Can you make a donation to my school/non-profit/organization for participation in the recycling program?
How do I recycle my plastic caps?
Please send your plastic caps to our office at:
437 Holtzman Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
For full details, please check our Recycle Your Caps page.
Can you pick up the caps we have collected?
In most situations we are not able to make pick ups.
In special situations, we can make arrangements to work with local (Columbus, Ohio) like-minded organizations (zoos, wildlife centers, etc.) to help with transporting large quantities of caps. If you are interested in partnering with our business, please contact us.
How can my organization become a corporate sponsor?
We are seeking corporate sponsors who want to help make a positive impact on both the environment and their corporate image. With help from sponsors, we hope to grow our recycling capabilities and help reduce costs to our participants. We also encourage businesses to partner with local organizations to help them with their recycling efforts.
We want to hear your ideas on how to create a successful partnership. Please contact us.
What kinds of plastic do you accept for recycling?
Our recycling program focuses mainly on plastic bottle caps. We can also recycle other clean plastic items that are marked with the #5 recycling symbol (like yogurt cups). Caps are NOT typically marked with the #5 symbol. We only ask that non-cap items be marked with the #5 recycling symbol. For complete guidelines, please visit our Recycle Your Caps page.
Do you offer containers for collecting caps?
Yes, we offer a variety containers to meet the needs of customers looking to recycle caps at home, in the office, or in large public spaces. Using our containers makes collecting caps a snap. You can even order custom labels for your containers with your logo, message, the CapsCanDo® logo, and guidelines for the types of plastic to place in the container.
We also offer stock design Caps Can Do® labels so customers can designate their own containers for recycling. Please visit our Cap Collection Bins page to see the full selection.
How can I tell if my caps are made from polypropylene?
Most caps from containers like laundry detergent or soda, peanut butter jars and flip-caps from shampoo are made from polypropylene. A test for items you’re not sure of: try bending it. If it cracks or breaks, it’s another type of brittle plastic and is not polypropylene. For many items, you can look for the #5 recycling symbol. Plastic caps, however, are typically not labeled so don’t worry if you don’t see a #5 recycling symbol on those.
Some modern facilities are developing the capacity to recycle caps along with the bottles. However, most do not have this capability. MRF's (Material Recovery Facilities) are enormous operations with tons of sophisticated equipment that separate glass, paper, plastic & metal into distinct areas to be prepared for sale in large lots. MRF's sort out plastic bottles then compress & bale them to be sold. The compressing equipment handles huge quantities of bottles. Caps left on bottles 'blast off' when the bottle is compressed. This can create a hazard. That's one of the reasons why guidelines for recycling programs usually request that caps are removed before the bottles are recycled. At most MRFs, there isn’t an efficient means to collect & bundle the caps. The small market for plastic from the caps doesn’t warrant redesign & new equipment investment to handle caps. We’re a small business that manufactures useful products from materials that are not easily recycled through large scale channels. We hand-sort caps & put them directly into production. We rely on the collection channels that we've established & work to expand the markets for the great products we make from waste plastic & other materials.
Caps for Chemo and Other Hoaxes
It is extremely unfortunate, but there seem to be a number of schemes & urban legends involving the collection of bottle caps for cancer treatment, chemotherapy, or prosthetic limbs. In every circumstance we have come across, these are illegitimate hoaxes.
It is hard to comprehend why anyone would want to prey on people with cancer or those looking to help a great cause, but unfortunately, we have been contacted by several individuals who have fallen victim to these schemes. Seemingly there is no benefit to the person(s) spreading the rumors. The intentions are simply cruel.
To the best of our knowledge, there is no legitimate organization that is providing funds or chemotherapy for plastic bottle caps.
If you have been the victim of such a scheme, we will be happy to recycle the bottle caps for you, but unfortunately we are not able to provide financial compensation.
If you are aware of a legitimate organization with a proven track record that IS providing this service, please contact us. We want to provide the best, most complete information possible.
Can you send me caps for special projects/contests, etc.?
We can not send caps or bottle cap codes to individuals or organizations for contests, art projects, or for any other reason.
We understand that there are many worthy organizations who collect bottle caps themselves for a variety of reasons, from art projects to winning contests that involve collecting bottle caps or codes from the caps. While we applaud their efforts to raise funds & awareness for their causes, we are obliged to destroy the caps that we receive.
- Caps are sent to CapsCanDo® at the end of their current product life, to be turned into new, useful product. It is our commitment to prevent litter, raise awareness and RECYCLE caps!
- It would be unethical for us to choose contest winners or losers. Providing caps would give an unfair advantage to some and could cause a conflict of interest for our business. Also, the likelihood is that codes on the caps we receive may have already been entered by others.
- We receive thousands of caps. Seeking out specific caps would take additional manpower and financial resources that our small company cannot provide.
- Shipping caps after they have been sent here for recycling would not only consume unnecessary energy but would also create uncertainty as to what happens to the caps afterward. We are obliged to make sure the caps are recycled.
Polypropylene, or PP, is an extremely strong and durable plastic resin so it is the ideal choice for caps. We count on tight seals to keep beverages fresh and safe. PP’s properties allow tamper resistant tops and keep in the fizz with a twist.
