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So what kind of balls can we recycle?

Sadly, not all types of tennis balls can be recycled or reused, due to both the secondary market demand and the way in which they are manufactured. 


Also, the standard in which the used balls come to us is also very important. We cannot process balls that are too old, damaged or dirty, and so we have a minimum standard of acceptance which is outlined below with some pictures for clarity.


Some types of balls can be recycled & reused, but the market demand is so low that we cannot pay for them. These are displayed below.

Acceptable ball types for recycling..

Standard quality branded tennis balls - 15p per ball

Standard quality branded tennis balls - 15p per ball

Standard quality branded tennis 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

Standard quality branded tennis balls - 15p per ball

Standard quality branded tennis 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..

Large oversized low pressure soft training balls - NO PAYMENT

Large oversized low pressure soft training balls - NO PAYMENT

Large oversized low pressure soft training balls - NO PAYMENT

  • Low pressure large style kids training tennis balls, 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.

Spot graded low pressure training balls - NO PAYMENT

Large oversized low pressure soft training balls - NO PAYMENT

Large oversized low pressure soft training balls - NO PAYMENT

  • These look very similar to standard tennis balls, being completely yellow in colour. 
  • They will have a coloured spot on the ball, usually red/green/black. 
  • 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.

Stage graded low pressure training balls - NO PAYMENT

Large oversized low pressure soft training balls - NO PAYMENT

Stage graded low pressure training balls - NO PAYMENT

  • These look very similar to standard tennis balls, being completely yellow in colour. 
  • They will usually be marked with either 'Training' or have a Grade marking on them, being 'Grade 1' etc.
  •  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.

Ball Acceptance Standards!

YES! - Standard balls in good condition - 15p per ball

YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball

YES! - Standard balls with some pen marking - 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.


YES! - Standard balls with some pen marking - 15p per ball

YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball

YES! - Standard balls with some pen marking - 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.


No! - Frayed and threadbare balls

No! - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls

YES! - Standard balls with fair wear and tear - 15p per ball

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! - Heavily weathered, discoloured or wet balls

Clay stained balls..


Balls that are used on outdoor clay courts very 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! - Split or torn 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! - Reproduction & fake tennis 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

No! - Reproduction & fake tennis balls

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

No! - Reproduction & fake tennis balls

No! - Heavily damaged nap

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

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