Christmas card recycling

Christmas card recycling - drop off your used cards between 3 January - 15 January

We have put a collection box in the surgery waiting room

The Big Sort 2025 | We want your used Christmas cards

Cobalt Christmas Card Recycling 3rd — 15th January

Recycle your used Christmas cards with Cobalt and help raise vital funds for our charity. Here’s everything you need to know:

  • We will be collecting used Christmas cards from Friday 3rd January until Wednesday 15th January
  • Types of cards:  We accept all Christmas cards and greetings cards but please put Christmas cards and greetings cards in separate carrier bags
  • Drop-off instructions: Place your used cards in a sealed carrier bag.  Ensure the cards are whole—please do not cut them. Remove any stamps or other donations (cash or cheques) and take them to Linton House instead
  • Drop-off location: surgery waiting room or  Thirlestaine Breast Centre, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7AS

Look for the clearly signposted wheelie bins and drop-off points at the location.

For large collections 

If you’ve gathered a large number of cards as part of a group, school, or organisation, please: Deliver them to us before Wednesday, 15th January.

What happens to your cards?

The donated cards will be sorted and upcycled by our incredible volunteers into beautiful new greetings cards. This activity raises over £30,000 each year to support Cobalt’s essential work.

Buy upcycled greetings cards

Our upcycled cards are available all year round:

  • In-person: Purchase from our offices or at most Cobalt events.
  • Online: Order securely via our website: Cobalt Greetings Cards.

Choose your pack size, place your order, and support local people with cancer, dementia, and other conditions.