Recycling expired makeup is a responsible way to minimize waste and contribute to a healthier environment. Here is a state-by-state guide on where to recycle your expired makeup:

1. Alabama: The Alabama Environmental Council Recycling Center accepts all types of cosmetic packaging.

2. Alaska: Alaskans can use the TerraCycle's Zero Waste Box program for cosmetic waste.

3. Arizona: The city of Phoenix offers a Household Hazardous Waste program that accepts cosmetics.

4. Arkansas: The Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District in Pulaski County accepts cosmetics.

5. California: The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has numerous locations that accept cosmetic waste.

6. Colorado: The city of Boulder’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility accepts cosmetics.

7. Connecticut: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

8. Delaware: Delaware Solid Waste Authority accepts cosmetics at their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events.

9. Florida: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

10. Georgia: The city of Atlanta’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials accepts cosmetics.

11. Hawaii: The city and county of Honolulu’s Refuse Division accepts cosmetics.

12. Idaho: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

13. Illinois: The city of Chicago’s Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility accepts cosmetics.

14. Indiana: The Indiana Recycling Coalition has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

15. Iowa: The Metro Waste Authority in Des Moines accepts cosmetics.

16. Kansas: The city of Wichita’s Environmental Health department accepts cosmetics.

17. Kentucky: The city of Lexington’s Division of Waste Management accepts cosmetics.

18. Louisiana: The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

19. Maine: The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

20. Maryland: The Maryland Department of the Environment has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

21. Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

22. Michigan: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

23. Minnesota: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

24. Mississippi: The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

25. Missouri: The city of Kansas City’s Household Hazardous Waste program accepts cosmetics.

26. Montana: The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

27. Nebraska: The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

28. Nevada: The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

29. New Hampshire: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

30. New Jersey: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

31. New Mexico: The New Mexico Environment Department has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

32. New York: The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

33. North Carolina: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

34. North Dakota: The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

35. Ohio: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

36. Oklahoma: The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

37. Oregon: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

38. Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

39. Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation accepts cosmetics.

40. South Carolina: The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

41. South Dakota: The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

42. Tennessee: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

43. Texas: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

44. Utah: The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

45. Vermont: The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

46. Virginia: The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

47. Washington: The Washington State Department of Ecology has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

48. West Virginia: The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

49. Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

50. Wyoming: The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has a list of locations that accept cosmetics.

Remember, before recycling, it's important to clean out the containers as much as possible. Also, check with your local recycling center to ensure they accept cosmetic waste. Some places may not accept certain types of packaging, so it's always a good idea to check first.