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Turning Trash Into Treasure
*last updated June 2025*
Most of us want to recycle more but between confusing municipality rules, limited curbside options, and wish-cycling, it can feel impossible to keep waste out of the landfill and not worth our time and energy.
That’s where Ridwell comes in! This certified B Corp is helping households divert tons of hard-to-recycle items away from landfills and into the hands of organizations that can reuse, recycle, or repurpose them. With Ridwell, sustainability isn’t just a personal goal, it’s a community-powered solution.
What They Do
Ridwell is a service that picks up your pre sorted recyclables and helps you responsibly get rid of things your regular recycling can’t handle. Some things they pick up include:
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Plastic film
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Batteries
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Light bulbs
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Textiles
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And rotating seasonal categories (like kids’ clothes, electronics, or corks)
Here’s how it works:
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You collect your items in Ridwell’s reusable bags.
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They come by your house on a regular schedule to pick everything up.
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They deliver those items to vetted partners who ensure they’re properly reused, recycled, or donated.
Ridwell operates in dozens of cities across the U.S. and continues to expand because modern waste problems need modern, local solutions.
Why We Love Them
Ridwell makes sustainability simple, accessible, and impactful. Their model is built on transparency. They tell you exactly where your items go and who they’re helping. Whether it's turning plastic film into decking or sending old clothes to local nonprofits, Ridwell connects everyday households to real reuse and recycling solutions.
Their user-friendly app and clear labeling system make it easy to participate, and their rotating categories support a wide range of reuse opportunities. It’s a powerful way for anyone to take control of their impact without guesswork.
Why We Approved Them For The Hub
Ridwell has been a certified B Corp since June 2024. As a Certified B Corporation, they have met rigorous standards relating to governance, workers, community, environment and customers. These standards ensure positive environmental and community impact, transparency, and ethics.
They’re not just helping people waste less. Ridwell is proving that business can be a vehicle for positive change in our homes and neighborhoods.
DoneGood Team Review
Ace here! As much as we try to buy sustainable products, some of our necessities like medications and cat food, come in packaging that our normal recycling program won’t accept. Having Ridwell takes a good bit of that off our shoulders! We love knowing that we can still recycle those items through and they come straight to our doorstep!
Special Deal for the DoneGood Community
DoneGood customers get 10% off the first 12 months of their Ridwell service. Join today to make sure your hard to recycle items actually get recycled properly, and save a few dollars while doing it.
👉 Learn more and sign up at Ridwell
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