How to Recycle Coffee Grounds and Filters

People drink coffee everyday and for the most part the used coffee grounds and filter are just thrown into the trash once they have been used. However, there is a more environmentally friendly way of getting rid of coffee grounds and filters, which you will learn in this article.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old Coffee Grounds
• Used Coffee Filter
• Recycle Bin Drop Off Location

1. Remove the old coffee filter filled with coffee grounds from coffee pot after it has been used and is no longer needed.

2. Sprinkle the used coffee grounds into a garden or anywhere in a yard. This will give the garden and or yard plenty of nutrients.

3. Briefly rinse off the coffee filter to remove any excess coffee grounds from it. Allow the coffee filter to air dry or briefly dry it with a paper towel or cloth hand towel.

4. Next, place the coffee filter into a paper recycling pile so that it may be brought along to any recycle drop off bin.

[kristara]

on 6/27/2009 Great recycling tips! 5*

[soanyway]

on 5/31/2009 Very cool! I didn't know you could use the grounds in the garden....now I feel guilty..... so tomorrow I start with your suggestions! ;-)

[sonni57]

on 5/8/2009 Thanks for the helpful article on recycling coffee grounds and filters we all can do this.

[johnnyutah]

on 5/8/2009 didn't know you can do this...great tips on How to Recycle Coffee Grounds and Filters 5*