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How to Recycle Sports Balls
Basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, tennis balls, and other sporting balls that can be recycled through specialized programs or repurposed for various uses.
Quick answer
Yes, sports balls is recyclable. First step: Clean balls with soap and water. Where to take it: Tennis clubs and courts (tennis balls).
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $0.10-0.50 per tennis ball for recycling; $2-15 for quality used balls
- Donate / take-back
- Available
- 1Clean balls with soap and water
- 2Check if balls still hold air - inflated balls have higher reuse value
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