It’s baaaaaack! Target’s popular Car Seat Trade-In event is around the corner, running from April 19 to May 2, 2026, giving you a chance to clear out old gear — and save on new essentials.
Here’s how it works: bring your old, expired, or damaged car seat to a local Target and drop it in the clearly marked collection box near Guest Services. Scan the QR code on the box and click “Add to Target Circle Bonus” to receive a 20% off Target Circle Bonus, good toward the purchase of a new car seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby home gear (like playards, high chairs, swings, rockers, bouncers, walkers, entertainers, and jumpers).
That 20% discount can be used twice, both in-store and online, valid through May 16, 2026.
What you can trade in
Target accepts all types of car seats for recycling, including:
- Infant car seats
- Convertible car seats
- Harness and booster seats
- Car seat bases
- Damaged or expired seats
What you can save on
- Car seats and booster seats
- Car seat bases
- Strollers and travel systems
- Select baby items (high chairs, bouncers, walkers & more)
Since launching the program in 2016, Target reports they’ve recycled more than 3.5 million car seats, totaling over 1.2 million pounds of material. Recycled components go on to become pallets, plastic buckets, construction materials like steel beams and carpet padding, and select Brightroom items.
Where to go in greater Seattle
Here’s a list of participating Target stores in the greater Seattle area (excluding small-format locations):
- Seattle Northgate: 302 NE Northgate Way
- Seattle University Village: 2747 NE 45th St
- Seattle Ballard: 1448 NW Market St
- Seattle Westwood Village: 2800 SW Barton St
- Bellevue: 3225 148th Ave SE
- Redmond: 17700 NE 76th St
- Renton: 1215 N Landing Way
- Lynnwood: 18305 Alderwood Mall Pkwy
- Tukwila Southcenter: 17348 Southcenter Pkwy
- Shoreline: 15505 Westminster Way N
- Federal Way: 32020 Pacific Hwy S
- Issaquah: 755 NW Gilman Blvd
To learn more and find additional participating stores, visit target.com/car-seat-trade-in-event.
