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Repurposing Tennis/Padel Balls for a Greener Miami

A circular logo with the words 'BOUNCEBACK BALLS' around the circumference. Inside, there are two crossed tennis rackets, a star above them, and two small tennis balls on either side.

Did you know?

A large cardboard box filled with used tennis balls, some showing dirt and wear.

A single tennis or padel ball can take up to 400 years to decompose, contributing to landfill overflow.

A tennis ball net knocked over with hundreds of yellow tennis balls scattered on the tennis court surface.

Every year, over 125 million balls end up in U.S. landfills, creating 20,000 tons of waste.

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Tennis and padel balls are very similar. Both can be reused in schools, nursing homes, animal shelters, and more.

Our Mission and Impact

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Recycling and reusing old tennis and padel balls might seem small, but those little balls add up to a lot of waste if we don’t recycle them properly. Through local pickups and partnerships with amazing community organizations, we collect and repurpose tennis and padel balls to support schools, nursing homes, animal shelters, and more.

When you donate your old tennis or padel balls, you're making a meaningful impact. Schools use them for sports and to protect classroom floors, while nursing homes cushion walkers and canes to help keep seniors safer. Keeping these balls out of landfills gives them a second life — reducing waste and contributing to a cleaner, greener Miami.

Every ball you donate is a step toward reducing waste, supporting our community, and protecting our environment. Join us today and be part of the change! Visit our contact page to donate or request tennis and padel balls for your organization.

Rows of red chairs with black legs, each with a tennis ball attached as a foot rest, on a gray floor.
A puppy playing with a tennis ball on a grassy field.
Close-up of a person's lower body walking with a walker that has bright yellow tennis balls attached to the legs for stability and smooth movement.
A woman lying on her back on a yoga mat, with her arms bent and hands clasped behind her head, resting near two tennis balls placed under her chest.

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Looking to donate or receive tennis/padel balls? Fill out the form below, and we’ll get in touch with you soon. We’re excited to work together to give tennis and padel balls a second life!