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Target’s annual car seat trade-in program begins April 18

1.7 million car seats recycled since 2016

Ali Landry demonstrates how to install a car seat during Favord.bys 3rd annual Red CARpet Safety Awareness Event. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Evenflo)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you haven’t already heard, Target’s car seat trade-in event is back, and you don’t want to miss this.

Target is once again offering coupons for people who bring in old car seats to recycle.

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From April 18 to April 30, guests will have the opportunity to recycle an old, expired or damaged car seat and redeem a coupon on their Target app or Target.com/circle for 20% off one car seat, stroller or select baby gear.

The coupon can be redeemed through May 14, 2022. Materials from the old car seats will be recycled by Target’s partner, Waste Management.

Here’s how it works:

  • Drop off: Bring an old car seat or base to a nearby Target and drop it in the designated box inside the store.
  • Scan: Open your Target App to scan the code on the box. Talk to a Team Member in Guest Services if you need help.
  • Find: Open your Wallet in the Target App to find your coupon + more contactless savings.
  • Save: Click the red “+” to save the offer and place your order online, or scan your barcode at the register.

The store says it will accept damaged or expired car seats. Target accepts convertible car seats, infant car seats, car seat bases, and harness and booster seats.

The event started in April 2016. Since then, Target officials say 25.4 million pounds of car seats have been recycled.

Click here to read more about the event.