SPORTS BALLS RECYCLING
TreadLightly recycles SPORTS BALLS to help reduce the millions of balls that end up in landfill each year.
Since 2022, the SPORTS BALL program (formerly Game On) collected 35 tonnes of tennis balls, rackets, inflatable sports balls and snow sports equipment.
In 2024, ASGA took over operations of Game On Recycling as part of the TreadLightly initiative – recycling balls at Rebel and select sporting clubs.
WHY SPORTS BALLS?
- 10 million tennis balls are used each year to play the game we love.
- It’s predicted that 330 million balls are made worldwide each year, and most of these eventually end up in landfill.
- Balls components can take more than 400 years to decompose.
WHERE CAN I RECYCLE?
Ready to recycle your used sports balls? TreadLightly makes it easy to find a convenient drop-off point near you. Join us in our mission to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability by recycling your old sports balls.
- Rebel Stores You can drop off your used sports balls at any participating Rebel store. Rebel has partnered with TreadLightly to provide accessible recycling points across the country.
- Select Sporting Clubs Many local sporting clubs have also joined our recycling program. Check with your local club to see if they are a participating partner. FIND YOUR NEAREST COLLECTION LOCATION
- Find Your Nearest Location Use our location finder tool to search for the nearest drop-off point. Simply enter your city, state, or zip code to see a list of participating locations. FIND YOUR NEAREST COLLECTION LOCATION
HOW DO I RECYCLE?
- Step 1: Clean your sports balls.
- Step 2: Place them in a bag or box for easy drop-off.
- Step 3: Bring them to your nearest collection point and deposit them in the designated recycling units.
Are you a sports club?
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