Abstract: A method and system for providing recycling information is disclosed. Through the use of the method and system in accordance with the present invention, the likelihood that a consumer will have the information necessary to effectively recycle a product is increased. Additionally, the possibility that the product is returned to a location preferred by a vendor, as opposed to returning the product to a competitor, is also substantially increased. A first aspect of the invention is a method for providing recycling information for an article of manufacture. The method comprises providing an article of manufacture and placing recycling information directly on the article of manufacture wherein the recycling information comprises instructions on where to recycle the article of manufacture. A second aspect of the invention is a system for providing recycling information for an article of manufacture.