Can I return a Brita filter?

Author: Elta Lowe  |  Last update: Saturday, February 28, 2026

If for any reason you are not satisfied with a Brita product you purchased from Brita or one of our authorized sellers in the United States or Canada, you may request a refund or product replacement within 30 days of the date of purchase by contacting us at 1-800-24-BRITA.

What is the return policy for Brita filters?

At Brita, we stand behind our products and quality controls with a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee.

How do I send back Brita filters?

Simply download a free shipping label to ship your Brita products and packaging to TerraCycle, and we'll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.

What do you do with an old Brita filter?

Brita partners with Terracycle. You have the choice of registering with Terracycle for free online, then print out a free UPS shipping label on their site to send back the used Brita filters. The plastic used to make these filters supposedly is especially bad for the environment if just dumped.

Can I return a water filter to Target?

Target's Return Policy

Most unopened items sold by Target in new condition and returned within 90 days will receive a refund or exchange.

Inside the filter: Brita vs Supermarket filter

What items cannot be returned to Target?

Personalized items and digital downloads. Opened/unsealed breast pumps. Specialty gift cards, pre-paid gift cards and Target GiftCards cannot be returned or redeemed for cash or credit except where required by law.

Can I return water filter to Walmart?

Returns are available for nearly everything Walmart sells. Your purchase history on Walmart.com displays the latest eligible date for a return or replacement. However, we recommend keeping track of all manufacturer packaging and your receipt for a minimum of 90 days after purchase.

When should I throw out my Brita filter?

How often should I change my Brita Stream® Filter? Replace your Brita Stream® Filter every 40 gallons, or about every 2 months.

Do Brita filters really need to be replaced?

For optimum performance, it's important to change your Brita Elite™ filter regularly. Keep your great-tasting filtered water flowing by replacing every 120 gallons or approximately every six months. Users with hard water should replace more frequently.

Is an old Brita filter better than no filter?

It actually may be worse for you to drink from a pitcher with an unchanged old Brita filter than from the tap because Brita filters, over time, will grow bacteria.

Which supermarkets recycle Brita filters?

However, if you use a BRITA branded water filter you can recycle used filters in collection boxes at most Sainsbury's, Robert Dyas and Tesco stores, as well as many other large retailers and independent stores. Some collection boxes will accept any brand of water filter, check in your local area for more information.

What can you do with old water filters?

Composting. If it's in compressed “carbon block” form, like one of our USC2000 filters, crush it up and mix it into compost or soil - it also works very well in pot plants. The carbon won't just sit in the soil passively but will positively add to it by increasing aeration, and water retention.

What happens if you overuse Brita filter?

Filter Overuse: When filters aren't replaced on schedule, they lose their ability to effectively trap contaminants and may become clogged with organic material, which can lead to mold growth.

What is a challenge to recycling Brita replacement filters?

The materials inside a BRITA filter are not routinely recycled. BRITA filters aren't straightforward to recycle because they don't contain everyday materials. The filters are composed of several proprietary materials that are layered for efficient tap water filtration.

How often should a Brita pitcher be washed?

Generally speaking, clean a Brita pitcher once a month or when you change the filter.

Why is Brita in a lawsuit?

The lawsuit alleges that by writing on their labels that their filters “Reduce 3X contaminants,” Brita has falsely given consumers the impression that the filter removes “arsenic, chromium-6, nitrate and nitrites” and other chemicals, including PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” It does not mention misleading ...

Do you just throw away Brita filters?

However, Brita has a partnership to recycle its products with TerraCycle. Sign up to receive a free shipping label and send old Brita filters to be recycled.

What are the disadvantages of drinking filtered water?

Although filters can be helpful in removing harmful chemicals from our water, they sometimes strip away beneficial minerals too. These include magnesium and calcium, as well as iron and manganese, which are eliminated to make water softer and prevent discolouration, respectively.

Can water sitting in a Brita go bad?

If you do not change your water filter after 40 gallons of Brita or every 2 months, bacteria will grow in your filter or get mixed into your water.

What is the difference between the blue and white Brita filter?

The ONLY difference is that the white filter is a Stage 2 and the blue filter is a Stage 3; and the only difference therein is that the Stage 3 (blue) one adds a mineral 'flavor' to the taste of the water, hence the term 'mineral core'. Otherwise, the filters are the same.

How many times do you run water through a new Brita filter?

Q: Instruction says to dump out first 3 pitchers of filtered water after installing a new filter. That's 30-40 minutes of work.

What cannot be returned to Walmart?

To help keep our customers and associates safe, Walmart and MP sellers won't replace, accept returns, or provide refunds for:
  • Trading cards (opened or unopened)
  • Firearms, and Ammunition.
  • Air guns.
  • Airsoft guns.
  • BB guns.
  • Crossbows.
  • Pepper spray.
  • Bear Protection/Spray.

Can I return something to Target without a receipt?

If you don't have the proof of purchase (examples include receipts, digital barcodes, packing slips), you may receive a refund in the form of a merchandise return card. When returning an item purchased from a Target Plus™ Partner, you must provide the proof of purchase.

Can I return an air filter to Home Depot?

90 Days. Most merchandise can be returned within 90 days with proof of purchase to The Home Depot unless noted below. The Home Depot reserves the right to decline returns where a product does not have a manufacturing defect but has been damaged by the customer, or to prevent fraud or abuse.

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