ABOUT PLAYBACK
Did you know that musical instruments are not recycled through municipal recycling programs? It is estimated that more than 1.5 million lbs. of instrument string metal could be put into landfill every year.
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The World's Leading String Recycling Program
Who’s This For?
Private String Recycling Centers are locations where only individuals associated with the organization can bring their used strings for recycling. Private String Recycling Centers often include certain educational institutions, private manufacturing and repair facilities, and similar entities that are not open to the public.
As a Private String Recycling Center, D'Addario will not include your location on our Recycling Center Map. Thus, individuals looking for a string recycling center will not be able to find you.
If you want to be listed publicly for individuals seeking a string recycling center, please select “Become a Public Recycling Center” above.
How It Works
D'Addario will provide a designated Playback bin* to be set up inside your facility. You will be responsible for periodically shipping the collected strings (free of charge) to TerraCycle® to be recycled.
PROMOTE & COLLECT
Place your bin in a visible place and make it known to those in your organization who may want to recycle strings.
RETURN STRINGS
When the box is full (50 lbs. is the suggested minimum), login to your account and choose "Get Shipping Label" for a free UPS shipping label. Pack/ship in any box and drop off or arrange pickup with UPS.
OUR IMPACT
Our goal is to help facilitate 100% recycling and upcycling of strings to minimize not just our own impact, but our entire industry's.
ABOUT PLAYBACK
After decades of pioneering efforts in sustainability, we took our environmental commitment to the next level. We created Playback so you can send in used guitar and orchestral strings. Once collected, the metal and nylon strings are separated by type and the metal is melted down and smelted into new metal alloys. The nylon is recycled into industrial plastic applications. This program is currently open to residents living in the continental US.
ABOUT TERRACYCLE
PLAYBACK is powered by TerraCycle, an international upcycling and recycling company that repurposes waste into new, innovative materials and products. TerraCycle is a company that aligns with our mission of creating positive social change while minimizing our carbon footprint. With its global capabilities, TerraCycle helps us turn waste into worth. Participation in the TerraCycle program is free, and the number of people who can join is limited.
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