Calphalon® Cooking Tools Free Recycling Program (2024)

FAQs

Can Calphalon be recycled? ›

Calphalon is committed to sustainability, so we've partnered with TerraCycle to serve up a recycling solution. All brands of metal-based cookware, bakeware, and cutlery are now recyclable through this program.

"One of the safest and most eco-friendly ways to dispose of old cookware is to recycle them at a scrap metal facility, so that the metals can be removed and used for other things," says Dyer.

Some scrap metal recycling centers accept these ferrous pots and pans, but a mail-back option is better for nonferrous and non stick cookware in particular. Most Non Stick Cookware coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (or PTFE) cannot be recycled until the coating has been removed.

All returns require a Return Authorization. You must have a valid receipt or proof of purchase. Calphalon is not responsible if items are lost in transit while being returned to our warehouse. Fill out the Start a Return form or use your order history in My Account.

We've made getting started with the Calphalon Cooking Tools Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your metal-based cookware, bakeware, and cutlery to TerraCycle, and we'll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

While many of our product lines carry a lifetime warranty, some of Calphalon's original cookware lines carry a 10 year warranty, including the Calphalon 'Pots & Pans' cookware line.

Cookware which is damaged or worn out should be disposed of as general waste. The metal used for making pans is usually a mix of more than 1 material and often covered with a (Teflon) non-stick layer. As such they should not be placed in your recycling bin or bag.

You can drop-off unwanted cookware to any of these nonprofits: Goodwill, The Salvation Army, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vietnam Veterans of America and PlanetAid.

Damaged pots and pans can go in your hard rubbish collection or general waste bin. Pots and pans are not recyclable in the yellow bin.

With moderate use, nonstick pans last only about five years. If your pan is damaged, throw it out to be on the safe side. To keep your pans is good shape, use wooden spoons to stir food and avoid steel wool and stacking your pans.

Can stainless steel pots and pans be recycled? ›

If your pans are rusty or in poor condition, you'll want to consider recycling next. Stainless steel pots and pans can't be put in single-stream recycling bins. Instead, you can drop it off at a metal recycler.

To do so, simply mix 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons baking soda, and ½ cup white vinegar in the pot or pan that's lost its stick, set on the stove, and heat until boiling for 10 minutes. Wash the pot as usual, then rub vegetable oil on the surface to re-season it and get the non-stick surface back.

A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently. When they start to appear warped, discolored or scratched, be sure to stop using them.

Ten years ago, the life expectancy of a nonstick pan was two to three years. These days the technology has improved. One can expect five to seven years from a pan with a quality coating, according to Fran Groesbeck, Managing Director of the Cookware and Bakeware Alliance.

Advantages of Hard Anodized

Hard-anodized aluminum is known for its durability and can last up to 10 years or more if properly cared for. These pans can be used at any temperature—from stovetop to oven—and won't warp or scratch as long as you treat them properly.

Kitchen utensils and appliances that you no longer need or want can be donated to several charitable organizations across the city. Thrift stores such as Value Village and Salvation Army will gladly accept these items for you. Furniture Bank also accepts many of these items.

If the hard-anodized aluminum cookware has only been in the dishwasher once or twice, you may be able to restore the hard-anodized aluminum surface to its original condition. Use a dry, green Scotch Brite® Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge and rub it in the same direction as the grain of the dry pan.

Yes! They are extremely high-quality and durable pans. Whether you're looking into the Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Set or a nonstick set – you can't go wrong.

For immediate assistance with a warranty or product question, please call us at 1-800-809-7267.

Cuisinart is probably the most similar – considering they both offer really durable nonstick cookware. You can't go wrong with either or – both are high-quality cookware that can handle high heat levels on the stovetop and are easy to clean.

Can kitchen pans be recycled? ›

If your pots, pans and metal utensils are made out of metal, they can all be put in your curbside recycling cart – even if they have plastic handles. If your cookware is made out pyrex, ceramic, or other materials they need to be put into the landfill cart.

Don't forget that all metal packaging can be recycled! So as well as food and drinks cans, items like sweet tins, cake tins, foil trays, aluminium wrapping foil and pet food tins can all be put in your blue recycling bin.

Donate items to Charity

The BHF regularly take kitchenware items in their charity shops. They may even be able arrange a pick up to collect them. The Octavia Foundation and Age UK are also happy to receive kitchen items.

The best chance of ensuring your cookware doesn't end up in the trash is to head to a local scrap yard. "Metal dealers are often receptive to dropoffs, and if you can cut out the recycling center, they'll accept the pieces they can actually use from you," Hoover says.

Put broken pots, frying pans, cookie sheets, baking sheets, muffin trays and cutlery in your black cart as garbage. Some private companies may buy scrap metal, charge a fee or accept items for free. Find options at The Yellow Pages under Metal Recycling or contact these local metal recyclers: Recon Metal.

Use a Deep Cabinet Drawer

If you're lucky enough to have deep drawers as part of your kitchen design, they are the perfect spot for storing pots and pans. You can even stack 'em. If you don't have a cabinet drawer in the right size, don't forget the under-the-oven storage drawer!

Calphalon Classic Nonstick Cookware is made from durable, hard-anodized aluminum with an interior dual-layer nonstick coating for easy food release, and quick cleanup.

Food left in these pans, especially those that are acidic like broths, rice, seafood or processed meats can eat away at the nonstick coating, causing irrevocable damage. These pans should be used for cooking only.

All these materials put together make stainless steel, which is recyclable. Stainless steel also has a high recycling value – about 60% of stainless steel products are made from recycled stainless steel. Yes, that's how sustainable it is.

Can stainless steel be recycled indefinitely? ›

Stainless steel is 100% recyclable and can be indefinitely recycled into new high quality stainless steel.

The recycling process for stainless steel

A recycling processor feeds the scrap into a large shredder to break it into smaller pieces. It is chemically analysed and stored by type. This process may include 'blending' the scrap into chrome steels, nickel alloys, and other types of stainless steels.

You Used the Wrong Kind of Pan

So it's not a surprise that eggs will stick to the bottom of your pan. While the egg cooks, its proteins are forming chemical bonds with the metal of the pan. A nonstick coating interferes with this bonding, and so does adding fat like oil or butter to the pan before the eggs.

If your food is starting to stick, don't replace it quite yet. Vinegar to the rescue! Bring one part vinegar and two parts water to a simmer, and then cool and wash with soap. This should take care of all the sticky residue that has built up on the pan over time.

Give your pan a wash and dry it, before putting your hob on a high heat and wait for it to become very, very hot. “Then, cover the base in table salt,” she explains. “Shake it about so it is evenly spread and you are going to want this to cook and it is going to end up looking a bit like brown sugar.”

NEVER place cookware in an automatic dishwasher, or use abrasive cleaning pads or cleansers that can damage the pan and void the warranty. Interior: Clean the interior nonstick surface of the pan with a liquid dishwashing detergent and a non-abrasive sponge or soft bristle brush.

A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently. When they start to appear warped, discolored, or scratched, be sure to stop using them.

Calphalon cookware is very heat-efficient; using high heat will quickly cause food to stick and burn. High heat is typically used for boiling water or stir-frying. Test the pan to ensure it is hot enough.

The Olive Wellness Institute team often gets asked questions about this common myth, and the answer is NO, cooking in extra virgin olive oil will NOT ruin your non-stick pans.

Calphalon cookware is built to last. The life expectancy of a pan really depends on the care of the products, as improper care can shorten the life of any pan.

What pan lasts the longest? ›

Stainless still is a far superior choice for cookware than aluminum or Teflon. If you invest in a set of superior-quality stainless steel cookware, it should last you a lifetime. There'll be no need to rotate and update your pots and pans that have been worn out with use.

We've made getting started with the Calphalon Cooking Tools Free Recycling Program easy! Simply download a free shipping label to ship your metal-based cookware, bakeware, and cutlery to TerraCycle, and we'll recycle it. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

It is safe to cook in hard-anodized aluminum cookware too. However, stainless steel is a superior choice of the two.

The best chance of ensuring your cookware doesn't end up in the trash is to head to a local scrap yard. "Metal dealers are often receptive to dropoffs, and if you can cut out the recycling center, they'll accept the pieces they can actually use from you," Hoover says.

Can Pyrex be recycled? While Pyrex ovenware is a type of glass, it has been specially treated in the manufacturing process to withstand high temperatures, which makes it non-recyclable. Broken or chipped Pyrex should be disposed of carefully in the waste bin.

A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently. When they start to appear warped, discolored or scratched, be sure to stop using them.

Glass cookware, drinking glasses or vases cannot be recycled at home. This is because they have been specially treated in the manufacturing process to withstand high temperatures.

Ceramic items can be donated or tossed.

Ceramic items cannot be recycled at most facilities, though sometimes facilities that recycle bricks and concrete will recycle ceramics. If your ceramic dishes are reusable, donate them!

All materials must be dry and clean. If they are not, then it is impossible to recycle them. Please empty and rinse all containers before recycling them.

How long does Calphalon last? ›

Between the reputable brand name and the heavy, durable build, it's obvious the Calphalon Signature Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware 10-Piece Set will last for life.

But if the interior of your pot is so used that you can see the base, it's time to replace it. “Like a mattress that's been sliced open and has stuffing and foam coming out of it, if you can see the core of your cookware, you need to throw it out,” Maker says.

Disposal Fee: $5.00 Minimum / up to 48 gallons This item is not recyclable. Because glass in a canning/mason jar is created to withstand high heat, they do not melt down easily with glass in beer bottles or pickle jars.

Pizza boxes are usually recyclable, even when stained or greasy as long as they are empty. It is best to check with your local authority whether they accept them as part of their recycling collection.

Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any loss in purity or quality.