ReCORK Recycling Program at Nine Hats in Seattle
Cork Recycling at Nine Hats: Sustainability in Action
At Nine Hats Wines, we believe in a wholistic approach to winemaking that puts the environment at the center of our mission. That's why we're excited to announce our partnership with ReCORK, North America's largest natural wine cork recycling program.
Convenient Cork Recycling Destination
Over 1.3 billion wine corks are used in the United States each year. While natural cork is biodegradable, most corks end up in landfills where they can't properly decompose.
We're proud to be one of just a handful of ReCORK collection sites in the Seattle area, making it easier for wine lovers across the city to give their used corks a second life. By bringing your corks to Nine Hats, you're helping keep these valuable natural resources out of landfills and contributing to sustainable manufacturing.
How ReCORK Works
ReCORK collects used natural wine corks and repurposes them into innovative consumer products including yoga blocks, footwear components, and building materials. Since 2008, they've collected over 136 million corks, saving countless trees and reducing waste.
The process is simple:
- Save your natural wine corks from any wine (synthetic corks cannot be recycled)
- Bring them to our tasting room in Seattle's SODO Urbanworks (lots of free parking!)
- We'll ensure they get to ReCORK for processing
Part of Our Larger Sustainability Story
This initiative aligns perfectly with our ongoing commitment to sustainability. From responsible farming practices in our vineyards to energy-efficient production methods, we continually seek ways to minimize our environmental footprint.
Bring Your Corks, Enjoy a 2 for 1 Tasting!
To encourage participation, we're offering a special incentive: Bring in your natural wine corks, and receive a 2-for-1 wine tasting.
It's our way of saying "thank you" for joining us in this sustainable effort. Plus, it's a perfect excuse to sample our latest vintages while knowing you're contributing to a greener future for us all.
Hours and Location
Wednesday - Thursday 12pm – 6pm

Friday - Saturday 12pm – 7pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Nine Hats Wines is located at 3861 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134