Yes, but also no. No, as you can simply replace the toothbrush's head whenever it is time to get a new one. These toothbrushes are not recyclable because they still contain plastic. They will be sent to the landfill after they expire. Although toothbrush heads may not be recyclable in most cases, it's worthwhile to mention that the life span of electric toothbrushes is longer and you do not have to replace them nearly as often as with manual ones. The head is smaller than a full manual toothbrush which results in less waste.