National CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM
  • This recycling education, community service program has made it possible to stop more than 45,000 pounds of unwanted crayons from going into landfills with the help from school and organization educators and kids across this country.  Thank you for your efforts to help the Earth.
  • The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM takes old, rejected, broken crayons to a better place, where they’ll be recycled into fresh, new crayons!
  • The program has been a national success!
  • The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM does not add or take away anything from the original crayon.
  • We employ people with developmental disabilities, working on a possitive impact through community service, environmental education and art.
  • All CRAZY CRAYON purchases benefit the CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM.
Crayon Prep
  • You don't have to do anything to the crayons! Just collect, box, and ship them as they are.
  • Please LEAVE THE WRAPPERS ON THE CRAYONS!   It's hard to sort the black, purple and blue crayons without wrappers.   But we will accept all crayons for recycling, with or without wrappers.  Thank you!
Shipping Tips

We really appreciate your help covering the shipping expenses for your used crayons. The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM could not exist without this added effort on your part. The National CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM does not receive any state or federal financial aid and exists solely because of the Earth caring people like you! When you are ready to ship your used crayons, please consider using these shipping tips to keep your costs down.

  • One large box is less costly than several small boxes.
  • Use sturdy boxes that closely fit the amount of contents
    (as to avoid crushing or breakage of box).
  • COD’s and service centers, such as The UPS Store will cost extra
    (check out your options).
  • Small packages will cost less shipping via the US Mail.                         USPS offers "flat rate" boxes and an envelope that hold a lot crayons, all for a standard fee reguardless of weight.  (check out your options)
  • Use UPS basic ground service and let them know that you are shipping to a business (lower rates). UPS: 1-800-742-5877
  • Ship Your Used Crayons to:
    CRAYON RECYCLING PROGRAM
    721 Village Road
    Pelican Lake, Wisconsin   54463
  • If you live closer to Florida, the shipping will cost less if you ship the crayons to my brother, Dave's Crayon Workshop in Ocala, Florida: 
  • CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM
  • 14180 SW 30th St. Rd.
  • Ocala, Florida     34481
Ideas for Collecting Recycled Crayons!
  • Provide a drop-off bin (a box works fine), put it in an easy to see location, and let everyone know it is there.  The kids can decorate the bin, place the bin on a scale, set a goal and graph their progress (great visuals).
  • The kids should think about where they see crayons going in the trash in their community such as:  Restaurants, clinic waiting rooms, day cares, etc.
  • If shipping costs are an issue:  Please call LuAnn for suggestions.
  • The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM is all about "Recycling Education".
  • To receive (via e-mail) a coloring page of "Color me a clean Earth" with "EARTHLING" and a picture of a "Close the Loop" poster, please E-Mail a request to:  luann@crazycrayons.com, they will come to you in a jpg attachment along with several pictures of the Crazy Crayons. 
  • Spread the word! Many people don’t know this program exists.  Tons of crayons are thrown away without a second thought.
  • This "educational tool" teaches the kids to recycle something that actually belongs to them and they can relate to, "then they teach the parents"! 
  • Now kids can recycle something of their very own! A crayon drive can be organized by kids at a classroom level and brought to a community level. 
  • Let your local media know about this "makes sense" recycle program and maybe the kids will get some media recognition for the great efforts they are making to create a "Greener Earth". 
  • The National Grand Champions of the Crayon Recycle Program are the schools in New Jersey.  In the past 16 years they have sent in OVER 16,000 POUNDS of unwanted crayons for recycling.  WOW!! That's OVER 8 TONS of crayons that didn't go into their landfills!!!!
  • Thank You New Jersey Schools for "coloring a clean Earth!"
  • PLEASE KNOW THAT EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS ---
  • LuAnn would love to give every one a great big, special, huge "THANK YOU" Card for participating in the Crayon Recycle Program, but we will help save the trees, use less paper.   
  • THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF THE EARTH!!!
Questions? Comments?
  • Email: LuAnn@CrazyCrayons.com or
    Call: 1-800-561-0922
  • We will answer any questions or suggestions you have regarding the program. Thank you!