We’ll recycle your old wetsuit.
Wetsuits are great. They keep us warm, protected and increase our ability to surf year round.But when we’re done with them it can be tricky to figure out what to do next. That’s where we come in!In partnership with in-country recycling facilities, we offer our Wetsuit Recycling program across Australia, we have launched our Wetsuit Recycling Program across Australia, USA,France, Portugal and Spain. Now surfers across the globe can recycle any surf branded wetsuit at participating Rip Curl stores.
We have recycled over 32,761 wetsuits since we launched our Wetsuit Recycling Program.
Since launching our wetsuit recycling program in 2020, we have recycled over 30,000 wetsuits across the United States, Australia and Europe.
Your old wetsuits are being recycled into raw material used for the creation of things like soft fall matting at children's playgrounds around the globe. Recycle your old, surfed out wetsuit (from any brand) at your local Rip Curl store, or mail it in.
USA: 11,383
France: 12,356
Australia: 9,020
How The Recycling Process Works:
Step 1
Drop off your old wetsuits at your nearest selected store.
Step 2
Your old wetsuit is then transported to our local in-country recycling partners for processing.
Step 3
Once there, your wetsuit will be crumbed into a new raw material.
Step 4
This new raw material can then be used for the creation of things like soft fall matting playgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Participating in this program is easy and FREE! See answers to frequently-asked questions here.
How To Mail In Your Wetsuit:
If you are based in a remote region or otherwise cannot return your wetsuit to a Rip Curl store, please email au.online@ripcurl.com and our crew will help you out!
You do not need to clean your wetsuit before dropping it off for recycling, however, Rip Curl stores will not accept wet items, so please make sure your items are dry.
Find Your Closest Selected Store
VIC:
Mordiallic
Mornington
Phillip IslandTorquay
Sorrento (Foreshore)
NSW:
Bondi
Byron Bay
Casuarina Beach
Cronulla
Manly
Merewether
Merimbula
North Wollongong
Narrabeen
Ulladulla
URBNSURF Sydney
QLD:
Burleigh Heads
Coolangatta
Coolum Beach
Maroochydore
Noosaville
SA:
Henley Beach
WA:
Carousel
Joondalup
Margaret River
Scarborough
What can I recycle through this program?
Any brand of used surf wetsuits. The program does not accept:
- Booties
- Gloves
- Helmets
- Diving suits
Are there any costs associated with participating in the program?
Rip Curl sponsors this national recycling program, making it free for you to participate.
Do I need to clean the items before I send them to Rip Curl?
No, you do not need to clean your wetsuit before dropping it off for recycling. Rip Curl Stores will not accept dripping items, so please make sure your items are dry.
Do I need to pay for postage?
If you are based in Australia, you can mail in your wetsuit at no cost to you.
Please see How To Mail It In section above for further instructions. If you are based in the United States or Europe, you will need to pay for postage to recycle your wetsuit by post at this stage.
Looking To Repair Your Wetsuit Instead?
Our Wetsuit Service Center is owned and operated by
Rip Curl which means you will receive the best quality service.
Our Warranty includes:
3 years on stitching
1 year on all other materials
3 months on accessories
We are also able to repair wetsuits that are out of warranty to prolong the life of your favorite suit.
