Donate and Recycle Your Old Bricks with LEGO Replay

Have any old, used LEGO bricks just sitting in a box in the attic? Are you wanting to donate or recycle your old bricks? This is where LEGO Replay comes in! It is a program that allows you to donate your old LEGO bricks to non-profit organizations for children. This program is a partnership of LEGO with Give Back Box, Teach For America, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.

We think this program is really great because it allows more children to be able to play with LEGO bricks. By providing this opportunity, children can learn problem solving, creativity, and teamwork.

How does it work? The LEGO website does a great job of explaining the process. You can also watch the program announcement video below.

Let’s go through the steps in a little more detail:

Box It (Step 1): Collect any LEGO bricks or pieces you want to donate, and place them in a cardboard box.

Print It (Step 2): Then, go to www.lego.com/replay and print out a free UPS shipping label.

Label It (Step 3): Next, place the label on the box.

Ship It (Step 4): Finally, drop the box off in the mail. The box will arrive at the Give Back Box facility. Each brick will be sorted, inspected, and cleaned.

As of today, here are the amount of donations so far. The amount is really amazing!

The LEGO Group has done a great job of improving their sustainability. The Replay program is also in line with their phase-in of paper bags and creation of a prototype recycled brick.

For even more information on this program, take a look at some frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.

FAQs

Where do my LEGO bricks go?

They are donated to organizations such as Teach for America and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.

What types of LEGO elements can be donated?

Any loose LEGO, DUPLO, or Technic bricks can be donated.

Is there anything that I should not send?

Please do not send sets that are fully built or partially built. You should take all the bricks apart if possible. Do not send any non-LEGO items, storage containers, or electronics even if they are LEGO. Additionally, do not send any batteries unless the item has a button cell battery which can stay in.

Do I need to clean the bricks prior to donating?

No, you do not have to. The bricks will be sorted, inspected, and cleaned at the Give Back Box facility.

What if I am missing bricks, pieces, or instructions from my sets?

The LEGO Group donates full sets with instructions, so your sets do not need to be complete. Large boxes of random bricks are also a lot of fun to play with to come up with your own designs! The box also includes an activity book with some great ideas.