COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Target’s semiannual trade-in event offers parents a great opportunity to exchange old, expired or damaged safety equipment and receive a bonus.
Target has announced that its spring Car Seat Trade-in Event will be held in stores Sunday through May 10. Shoppers can bring in any baby or booster seat and earn a 20% Target Circle Bonus toward a new car seat or baby gear purchase. Eligible baby gear includes play yards, high chairs, swings, rockers, bouncers, walkers, entertainers and jumpers.
Shoppers participating in Target’s car seat trade-in program will find a large drop-off box near Guest Services at the front of the store, where they can easily deposit their used car seat. Target accepts all types of car seats for recycling, including infant, convertible, booster, harness seats, and car seat bases, even if they are expired or damaged.
To receive the 20% off discount, customers must have a Target Circle account accessible via a mobile device. A sign near the drop-off box will feature a scannable code that unlocks the coupon. Each Target Circle account is eligible for one coupon, which will appear in the user’s Target Wallet and can be used twice before it expires on Oct. 12.
In addition to the trade-in promotion, Target is expanding its 20% off offer to include other baby-related merchandise.
The chain began its trade-in program in 2016. Target’s website notes that partner companies recycle the materials, making new products like pallets, plastic buckets, and construction materials such as steel beams and carpet padding, as well as select Target items.
Target operates more than 20 stores in the Columbus area.