Yes, Tupperware products generally come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This covers items that chip, crack, break, or peel under normal, non-commercial household use.
To replace broken Tupperware, your best option is the company's Limited Lifetime Warranty. Locate the small, stamped number on your item and submit a claim through the Tupperware Warranty portal or call Customer Care at 1-800-887-7379.
Yes, Tupperware replaces old, broken, or defective items under their Limited Lifetime Warranty, though the process has shifted primarily to digital vouchers instead of direct physical replacements.
No, it is not safe or recommended to use 30-year-old (circa 1996) Tupperware for food. Containers this old significantly degrade the safety of your food due to the presence of BPA, risk of toxic heavy metals, and material breakdown.
Yes, Tupperware still replaces broken or chipped items under its limited lifetime warranty, but the process has transitioned from physical replacements to e-vouchers.
Iconic American container brand, Tupperware, has returned to South Africa under a new name, TuppAfrica.
Yes, you can easily buy replacement lids for Tupperware. The easiest route is to order directly from the Tupperware Seals and Lids page, contact a local Tupperware consultant, or check secondary marketplaces like eBay's Tupperware Lids Category or Etsy's Tupperware Market.
Yes, you should throw out or repurpose old Tupperware. Experts recommend tossing plastic food containers if they are cracked, deeply scratched, warped from the microwave, stained, or retain odors, as these signs indicate degraded plastic that can leach chemicals or harbor bacteria.
Yes, old Tupperware can be worth money. While most standard, individual pieces usually sell for $5 to $20, complete sets or rare items from the 1940s and 1950s can easily fetch between $50 to $200 depending on their condition and rarity.
Discard plastic Tupperware immediately if it shows scratches, cracks, warping, lingering odors, or deep tomato/turmeric stains. These flaws harbor bacteria and can cause chemicals to leach into your food. Otherwise, heavily used plastic containers should be replaced every 1 to 2 years.
If your old Tupperware is damaged, stained, or missing lids, keep it out of the landfill. You can mail old containers (any brand) to specialized recycling programs, use them as clever household organizers, or check if authentic vintage pieces qualify for a replacement warranty.
No, Tupperware is no longer made in the USA. In early 2025, the company officially closed its last remaining American manufacturing plant in Hemingway, South Carolina. All production for the U.S. and Canadian markets has shifted to their existing plant in Lerma, Mexico.
Yes, Tupperware products generally come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This covers items that chip, crack, break, or peel under normal, non-commercial household use.
Of all the rules when returning Tupperware however, acknowledging the gesture is probably the most important. “Never let it go unnoticed and return it in whatever shape or form. But if you do decide to fill up the Tupperware, fill it completely because it shows you are full of jeung.”
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You can reach Tupperware customer care by calling 1-800-TUPPERWARE (1-800-887-7379) or by emailing [email protected]. Support hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, except for the last Wednesday of the month (adjusted to 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Truly vintage Tupperware should not be used for food either—the stuff made famous by parties in the 70s has tested positive for lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium, depending on the color and style. If your plastics, no matter the brand, are scratched up or cloudy, it's time for them to go.
To date Tupperware, look for the brand stamp and mold number on the bottom of the container. Because Tupperware doesn’t publish a public database of part numbers, you can determine a piece's era by analyzing its color palette, font style, logo, and physical texture.
Recycle. Generally speaking, you can recycle plastic storage containers in most recycling programs (you just need to know what type of plastic it's made from). You'll see a recycling number if you examine the bottom of the container (or somewhere on the lid).
Most individual vintage Tupperware pieces in good condition are worth between $5 and $20, while full, pristine sets can sell for $50 to $200 or more. Rare collections and large, well-preserved lots—especially from the 1950s—can occasionally command higher premiums on resale sites.
The healthiest containers for storing food are glass, stainless steel, and ceramic. These materials are inert, meaning they won't leach harmful chemicals like BPA, phthalates, or PFAS into your meals—even when exposed to heat.
Specialised Recycling
Bedsheets & Linen in good condition are often collected in door-to-door collection drives and cash for trash events. Items that don't meet their quality standards may be rejected or sent for incineration.
To get damaged or defective Tupperware replaced, visit the Tupperware Brand Warranty portal. Fill out the claim form, provide a photo of the damage and the "mold number" stamped into the product, and pay the required shipping and handling fees.
Plastic lids can replace spoon rests, coasters, trays, and drip catchers to keep surfaces clean. They also organize small items such as jewelry, craft and desk supplies, and kitchen scraps. Reusing lids cuts clutter, saves time, and makes better use of items you already own.
Yes, plastic Tupperware and similar food containers can shed microplastics and nanoplastics into your food. This shedding accelerates significantly when the plastic is exposed to heat (especially microwaving), acidic foods, or heavy wear and tear.