National CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM
  • 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.
  • 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 makes each much easier to sort and makes it easier for you to send them! 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 generosity of 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 (less than 5 pounds) will cost less shipping via the US mail. UPS has changed their "home pick up service" prices (call, compare and save costs).
  • 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
    LAF Lines, Ltd.,
    721 Village Road
    Pelican Lake, WI 54463
Ideas for Collecting Recycled Crayons!
  • Collect any extra crayons you see!
  • At many restaurants, they offer crayons with a kids’ menu. If your kid uses them, take them home with you. (If you leave them on the table, they will get thrown away!) Even better, if you can, contact the manager of a restaurant that gives out crayons, tell them about the CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM. Ask them to keep a box where they can put used crayons, and then offer to pick up the crayons from them. Then you can send them to the program! That makes a major difference. Imagine, they give about 5 crayons per kid, and afterword it’s just thrown away! Some restaurant chains that do give crayons include: Denny’s™, Applebee’s™, T.G.I. Fridays™, Cantina Laredo™, Chili’s™, California Pizza Kitchen™ and many more.
  • Provide a drop-off bin (a box works fine), put it in an easy to see location, and let everyone know it is there.
  • Spread the word! Many, many people don’t know this program exists, and every day, hundreds of crayons are thrown away without a second thought.
  • Tell your friends, family, and co-workers about the CRAYON RECYCLE PROGAM. If more people learn about the program, more will recycle and save space in our already crowded landfills.
  • Now kids can recycle something of their very own! A crayon drive can be organized by kids and brought to a community level.
Questions? Comments?
  • Email: CrazyCrayonLady@hotmail.com or
    Call: 1-800-561-0922
  • We will try to answer any questions or suggestions you have regarding the program. Thank you!