Acceptable ball types for recycling..
Standard branded tennis balls - 15p per ball
Low pressure multi colored balls - 15p per ball
Low pressure multi colored balls - 15p per ball
Most clubs and players use the market standard branded tennis balls. These are generally Head, Slazenger, Wilson, Dunlop, Penn, Barbalat etc to name but a few of the popular brands. These are balls that we can pay you for at our standard rate of 15p per ball, These are all acceptable subject to their condition, outlined below.
Low pressure multi colored balls - 15p per ball
Low pressure multi colored balls - 15p per ball
Low pressure multi colored balls - 15p per ball
Low pressure multi colored training balls are acceptable for recycling. These are generally Yellow/Orange, Yellow/Green etc but may come in other colors. They come from a variety of manufacturers. Again, these are acceptable for recycling at 15p per ball, subject to their condition, outlined below.
Balls types that we can recycle, but cannot pay you for..
Padel balls - Can be recycled but we don't currently pay for them
Large low pressure soft training balls - Can be recycled but we don't currently pay for them
Large low pressure soft training balls - Can be recycled but we don't currently pay for them
Padel balls are acceptable for recycling, however due to the current low demand we cannot pay you for them. We're hoping that with the building popularity of the sport, this might change in the future. We can redistribute these balls, so rather than send them to landfill, you're welcome to send them to us. Again, these are acceptable subject to their condition, outlined below.
Large low pressure soft training balls - Can be recycled but we don't currently pay for them
Large low pressure soft training balls - Can be recycled but we don't currently pay for them
Large low pressure soft training balls - Can be recycled but we don't currently pay for them
Low pressure large style kids training tennis balls. These are over sized squashy soft training balls, generally used in children's tennis or games. They are mostly Red/Yellow and made by a variety of manufacturers. These are acceptable for recycling, however due to the current low demand we cannot pay you for them. We can redistribute them, so rather than send them to landfill, you're welcome to send them to us. Again, these are acceptable subject to their condition, outlined below.
Yellow spot graded low pressure training balls
Yellow spot graded low pressure training balls
Yellow spot graded low pressure training balls
These look very similar to standard tennis balls, being completely yellow in color. They will have a colored spot on the ball, usually green or red. These low pressure balls are acceptable for recycling, however due to the current low demand we cannot pay you for them. We can redistribute them, so rather than send them to landfill, you're welcome to send them to us. Again, these are acceptable subject to their condition, outlined below.
Yellow graded low pressure training balls
Yellow spot graded low pressure training balls
Yellow spot graded low pressure training balls
These look very similar to standard tennis balls, being completely yellow in color. They will usually be marked with either 'Training' or have a Grade marking on them, being 'Grade 1' etc.
These low pressure balls are acceptable for recycling, however due to the current low demand we cannot pay you for them. We can redistribute them, so rather than send them to landfill, you're welcome to send them to us. Again, these are acceptable subject to their condition, outlined below.
Balls Standards for acceptance!
No - Frayed and threadbare balls
No - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls
No - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls
Threadbare, frayed and worn nap..
As tennis balls become worn, then the nap starts to wear out. If the balls you are saving have already worn down to this level then we cannot accept them, and if sent they will not be paid for. Clubs who use Tennis balls machines for serve training often find their training balls are worn in this way due the action of the machine.
No - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls
No - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls
No - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls
Heavily weathered, discoloured, wet..
This ones pretty self explanatory. Some club ground staff will have an end of year clean up on the outdoor courts, and those sneaky lost balls hidden in the grass, or under the pile of leaves will be collected. These will be too wet and dirty for us to process, so please don't send them. Wet balls especially are problematic, as they have to be dried before we can even consider disposal.
No - Clay court stained balls
No - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls
No - Clay court stained balls
Clay stained balls..
Balls that are used on outdoor clay courts bvery quickly take on a clay stain from the surface. As these balls get older, they essentially turn a clay orange colour and cannot be cleaned.
These are too dirty for us to process, so please don't send them.
No - Stained balls
No - Split or torn balls
No - Clay court stained balls
Stained balls..
This seems to happen when balls are left out on courts in poor weather, and soak up a stain from the court type below. These stains cannot be removed, and render the balls useless to us as we cannot reuse them.
No - Split or torn balls
No - Split or torn balls
No - Split or torn balls
Split or torn balls..
Any balls that are split, torn, or obviously damaged should not be sent as they cannot be reused.
No - Sun bleached balls
No - Split or torn balls
No - Split or torn balls
Sun bleached balls..
Any balls that have been lying out on the outdoor courts in the sun, for weeks on end, will usually be sun-bleached on one side. These should not be sent as they cannot be reused.
No - Reproduction & fake tennis balls
YES! - Standard balls with some marking - 15p per ball
No - Reproduction & fake tennis balls
Fake tennis balls..
These are the type commonly found in pet shops, supermarkets or cheap DIY stores. They are generally made overseas and are either felt covered cardboard & rubber, or solid rubber balls.
They come in a variety of colors. These are not acceptable and should not be sent
No - Heavily damaged nap
YES! - Standard balls with some marking - 15p per ball
No - Reproduction & fake tennis balls
Damaged nap..
Balls with heavily damaged or frayed nap. This often occurs with balls thrower machines, using the same balls over and over again. These are not acceptable and should not be sent
YES! - Standard balls with some marking - 15p per ball
YES! - Standard balls with some marking - 15p per ball
YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball
Marked balls..
We understand that many players mark their own balls so they can collect them at the end of the match. These are usually a symbol, or initials, or a mark of some sort. If these are not excessive, then we can accept them. Heavily marked balls are not acceptable.
YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball
YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball
YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball
Fair wear and tear..
These balls make up the lions share of what we receive. These will be standard branded tennis balls, used over the course of a season or competition. They will be clean, unmarked and with logo's either mostly or partially worn away. These are acceptable.
YES! - Standard balls in good condition - 15p per ball
YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball
YES! - Standard balls in good condition - 15p per ball
Good condition..
These balls are generally disposed of after a competition, and are mostly good quality branded balls, which have lost their bounce due to the heavy competition use. They will be clean, unmarked and with logo's. These are acceptable.