Where can I recycle expired car seats?

Question

Car seats should not be used after 6 years. Is there anywhere they can be recycled? Hate to see them end up in a landfill!

Answer 1

Depending on where you live, some car insurance companies take them. I know the company I use gives them to people who are in a desperate need for a car seat (like battered women and children.)

I would also call your local department of motor vehicles to see if they have any suggestions.

If neither of those work for you, contact your recycling company.

Answer 2

At this time there are very few places that recycle them - the previous poster MUST be mistaken - it would be completely unethical to give expired car seats to families in need when they can often get free ones elsewhere.

There's a place in Portland, Oregon called Legacy Emanuel's recycling center where they recycle them.  And another in Colorado: Colorado Children's Automobile Safety Associates

Unfortunately, that's about it for now. I hate the idea of them in the landfill, too, but hate the idea of them endangering a child even more so it may just be one of those things...