Target car seat trade-in program returns: How to qualify for 20% discount

Target is returning its car seat trade-in program, where old car seats can be dropped off at the store for a 20% discount on other baby gear like car seats, strollers, bouncers and highchairs.

The car seat trade-in event will run from Sunday, Sept. 15, to Wednesday, Sept. 18, and all stores are participating, except for small-format stores.

Target first introduced its car seat trade-in program in 2016, and since then, over 3 million car seats have been recycled, according to its website.

Here's more on what to know about the event:

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What type of car seat qualifies for a trade-in?

Target will accept infant car seats, convertible car seats, bases, harnesses, booster seats and car seats that are expired or damaged.

How do I receive the discount for the car seat trade-in?

Signs will be placed near drop-off boxes located near guest services. You'll scan the sign with your cell phone, and upon scanning, you'll earn the bonus on the Target Circle account. The bonus will stay in the Wallet and can be applied to in-store and online purchases from Sunday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 12.

What does Target do with the car seats that are traded in?

Target recycles car seats and creates new products like pallets, plastic buckets and construction materials.

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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Target car seat trade-in returns to Texas Sept. 15