How do I donate tennis balls?

View the “Donate” page of their website for more details. ReBounces is another company dedicated to tennis ball recycling. ReBounces requires that you send a minimum of 200 balls at a time, but if you send the company a message and tell them how much your box weighs it will send you a prepaid shipping label.

What can I do with a lot of tennis balls?

10 Clever Uses for Old Tennis Balls

1. Floor cleaners. Put tennis balls on the end of a broom to clean cobwebs from hard to reach corners or your ceiling.
2. Floor protectors. This is an easy one.
3. Lantern.
4. Comfy chair.
5. Laptop holder or camera mount.
6. Pool cleaner.
7. Laundry.
8. Bug repellent.

Where can I send used tennis balls?

Rebounces founded in 2008 is another organization that is dedicated to recycling Tennis Balls. They accept lots of 200+ balls at a time. If you send them your information, they will send you a FREE shipping label.

How do you dispose of old tennis balls?

There are several mail-in recycling programs, including reBounces, which has partnered with Ace Surfaces and Advanced Polymer Technology to grind up the balls and use them as a component in tennis court construction and resurfacing. For information, go to tennisballrecycling.com.

Is it bad to use old tennis balls?

Tennis is meant to be played with new balls. It makes a MASSIVE difference. They fly much faster, bounce higher and reward spin with trajectory and liveliness off the court. Old balls just waste your energy and encourage bad technique like muscling your shots instead of playing fluidly.

How long do tennis balls last unopened?

around 2 years
You might be surprised to know that a sealed or unopened can of pressurised tennis balls won’t last forever. In fact, an unopened can of tennis balls will usually last around 2 years unopened. That’s because the pressure in a can of tennis balls will slowly leak out over time through micro leaks in the packaging.

What does Wimbledon do with the old tennis balls?

In all matches used balls will be replaced by new balls at the conclusion of the first seven games and thereafter at the conclusion of every ninth game. Subject to availability, used tennis balls will be sold from the Wimbledon Foundation kiosk near Court 14, with the proceeds donated to the Wimbledon Foundation.

Where can I get free tennis balls?

Where to Get Free Used Tennis Balls

• Ask your local tennis club what they do with their old tennis balls, and ask if they would be willing to donate them.
• Drive around the local tennis courts (high schools, colleges, parks, etc.)

When should you throw away tennis balls?

The everyday player considers balls to be ‘old’ after one time of use. Balls become significantly less bouncy after the first few hours of use. That doesn’t mean they need to be thrown out right away, though. You can keep them in your bag to use during warm-ups.

Why are tennis balls kept in the fridge?

On court, the tennis balls also have to be kept at the correct temperature for play. Pressurised air inside the rubber core is what gives the ball its bounce and, as every refrigeration engineer knows, temperature has a marked effect on pressure and, hence, the amount of bounce.

What is a dead tennis ball?

A dead tennis ball signifies a ball that is old and has lost its bounce. In other words, it becomes flat and bounces much less than a ball fresh from the can. Depending on its use a new ball can become dull within just one session of constant hitting for a few hours.

Where can I Donate my Old tennis balls?

Project Green Ball has collection bins at various locations up and down the East Coast. You can also mail tennis balls to the company. View the “Donate” page of their website for more details.

What’s the best way to recycle tennis balls?

Don’t toss them in the trash! Join the nationwide effort and recycle tennis balls! Its as easy as 1 – 2 – 3… Include the number of tennis balls per box OR the weight of each box you are sending….There is no longer a minimum quantity of tennis balls FYI – Home Depot offers a 18″ x 18″ x 16″ box (“medium” size) for $1 that holds up to 330 balls

Who are the sponsors of recycleballs.org?

Our key sponsor and partner Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has partnered with us to pioneer an effort to collect/recycle/reuse 20 million tennis balls in the U.S. over the next three years. RecycleBalls could not be more grateful that an organization such as Wilson has embraced the environmental foresight to embark on such a green goal with us.

When did rebounces start recycle tennis balls program?

Quick Fact — Rebounces began the First National Campaign to Recycle Tennis Balls in 2008!! We are the leader in “Eco Tennis”. Find other testimonials throughout our site and be sure to get a GTM30 starting at $299.