Annual Car Seat Trade-Ins

Target is bringing back its popular Car Seat Trade-In Program, running this year from September 21 to October 4, 2025. The program provides parents with an easy way to recycle old car seats while also offering them savings. In exchange for dropping off a used seat, families receive a 20% Target Circle bonus coupon that can be applied toward a new car seat, stroller, travel system, or select baby gear.

Consumers can bring their car seats to the designated drop-off box located near Guest Services, scan the QR code with the Target app, and the coupon will automatically appear in their Target Circle wallet. Each family can use the offer twice, either in-store or online, until October 18.

Since its launch in 2016, Target has collected more than 3.5 million car seats, preventing over 53 million pounds of materials from entering landfills. Much of the recycled plastic has been repurposed into everyday items sold in Target’s own Brightroom, Room Essentials, and Pillowfort product lines.

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