A Greener Industry, One Container at a Time

Trulieve’s Cannabis Packaging Recycling Program

As cannabis becomes part of more people’s everyday routines, how we handle our packaging matters too. As a regulated industry where safety and compliance often require single‑use packaging, environmental responsibility is more important than ever.

Our TruRecycle program makes it easy to return eligible containers so they can be responsibly recycled instead of thrown away. It’s one way Trulieve is working to do better for the environment, and reflects our belief that progress happens through everyday choices both in our stores and our communities.

How TruRecycle Works

When you’re finished with your Trulieve products, you can bring eligible Trulieve‑branded containers back to any participating Trulieve retail location. Once collected, approved materials are diverted from landfills and sent through responsible recycling channels. The program was designed to be simple and accessible, allowing patients to participate during regular store visits without added steps or complexity.

Packaging We Can Accept

To ensure containers can be properly processed, all items must be clean, completely empty, and free of residue or identifying customer information before recycling. 

We currently accept the following Trulieve‑branded container types:

• Flower jars and plastic cups (whole flower, ground flower, and minis)
• Pre‑roll pop‑top containers
• Edible pop‑top containers
• Capsule, concentrate, and tincture bottles
• Topical jars
• Tonic receptacles
• Child‑resistant containers for vape carts and TruPODs (containers only, not cartridges)
• Child‑resistant syringe receptacles (container only, not the syringe)

Packaging We Cannot Accept

To ensure safety and recycling compliance, the following items unfortunately cannot be accepted:

• Any container with residue
• Vape cartridges of any kind (TruPODs, CCells, etc.)
• Syringes (TruClear, Easy Dose, and RSO syringes)
• Delivery devices
• Edible or tonic pouches
• Non‑Trulieve‑branded packaging

If you’re unsure whether a container qualifies, your Trulieve care team can help guide you in store. Our teams receive regular guidance on the TruRecycle program to help make recycling easy, clear, and consistent for every visit.

Why It Makes a Difference

Cannabis packaging plays an important role in consumer safety, but it can also create excess waste. According to research by Marijuana Industry Connectivity (MIC), American cannabis companies sell well over a billion units of product each year, translating to thousands of tons of plastic packaging, most of it designed for single-use and destined for landfills.

TruRecycle exists to help close that loop where possible, reducing the amount of plastic sent to landfills while encouraging more mindful disposal habits across our communities.

Since launching in Florida in 2021, the TruRecycle program has expanded to Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, and West Virginia, and helped divert more than 85,000 pounds of packaging waste from landfills. Every container returned is a small step toward a more sustainable future.

It’s Easy Being Green — Join the Effort

Next time you visit your local Trulieve, bring your eligible empty containers and take part in TruRecycle. It’s an easy way to give back, reduce waste, and be part of a greener cannabis experience.

Together, small habits like these help move the industry forward in a more responsible direction.