Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, used coffee grounds can be a useful addition to your garden. The safest approach is to mix coffee grounds with compost or other organic matter before applying them to garden beds. They can also slightly acidify soil and may help deter pests like slugs and snails.

You should not put coffee grounds down the drain, even though it might seem convenient. Coffee grounds don’t dissolve in water and tend to clump together, which can compact with grease or soap and form sludge that blocks pipes over time. Even small amounts can settle in bends and traps under your sink, causing slow drainage or full blockages. If you use a coffee grounds recycling service, all used coffee grounds should be placed in it.

No, these materials will be removed at the start of the recycling process as contamination and sent for incineration. Please remove your filters from your Coffee Grounds Recycling to ensure the rest of the material can be properly recycled.

For businesses using waste management services, it is preferable to segregate used coffee grounds from food waste collection. Recorra collects coffee grounds separately so they can be recycled into higher-value bio products. Mixing them with food waste can disrupt the recycling process, but our dedicated Coffee Grounds Recycling service keeps your grounds clean.

No, coffee grounds are organic waste and will contaminate regular dry mixed recycling if disposed of incorrectly. At Recorra, we offer a dedicated Coffee Grounds Recycling service, collecting used coffee grounds separately from other waste. Once collected, the grounds are transformed into useful products, giving them a second life and helping reduce environmental impact.

Coffee grounds are nutrient rich and should not be disposed of in general waste. The best practice is to use a coffee grounds recycling service such as Recorra’s, which collects grounds separately for composting or biofuel. Only coffee grounds should be included in this service, no pods, cups, or lids.