Employee sparks outrage after sharing dark truth about Amazon returns: 'I think people completely forgot about that part'
What's happening?
The image shows towering pallets packed with returned items, all gathered from a single store during one weekend.
"Six full pallets of returns that will more than likely go to the landfills," the poster wrote, adding that they shared this with friends and family who regularly use Amazon, hoping to influence their shopping habits.
This massive pile forms part of the estimated 3.5 billion products returned annually in the U.S. Many retailers find it cheaper to throw away returned items than to reprocess them.
One Redditor commented, "With how easy returns can be, you essentially have the option to 'try it on in the store', but instead of leaving it on a hook for the employee to grab and save you the 2 minute walk to put it back, you don't have to go to the store at all. You can just send it back and forth across the entire f****** planet."
Another replied, "I think people completely forgot that part!! It gets shipped from china, then onto a plane, then a truck, then a smaller truck to your door, then you get in your car and drive it the store to return, then another truck picks up those returns, then more trucks to whatever it goes from there."
Why is excessive product waste concerning?
Each returned item carries a carbon impact from its manufacturing process, plus additional pollution from shipping stages. Many returned products travel thousands of miles before ending up in landfills, where they release methane as they break down.
For items with electronics or batteries, landfill disposal causes toxic chemicals to leak into soil and water. Even regular products add to overflowing landfills and waste valuable resources and energy.
Is Amazon doing anything about this?
Amazon has started some sustainability initiatives, including its Climate Pledge to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.
Critics note that Amazon's business model encourages heavy consumption through features like one-click ordering and free returns. While the company has reduced some packaging, the problem of return waste remains mostly untouched.
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Some Amazon facilities work with liquidation companies or donation programs, but this practice isn't common across all return locations.
What can I do to help reduce return waste?
You can take several steps to lower your shopping's environmental impact.
Buy with intention by researching products thoroughly beforehand, making returns less likely. Shop locally when possible, which cuts shipping pollution and lets you see products before purchase.
When buying online, check sizing charts carefully and read reviews to make better choices. Find online retailers with smarter return policies. Some stores have dedicated restocking systems rather than trashing returns.
Before returning items, consider whether they could be fixed, reused, or donated locally instead.
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Can be used for literally anything." —BriGet it from Amazon for $22.99. A hangable T-shirt organizer if you have a lot of T-shirts but nowhere to store them. It can be hung anywhere, so no need to take up valuable closet or drawer space. The Roll Keeper is a woman-owned small business based in Kelso, review: "I've been looking for a way to store my T-shirts and save space and this is exactly what I need. It's great quality and I will most likely be ordering another one soon!" —SueAlex WrightGet it from The Roll Keeper on Etsy for $19.99 (available with white or black elastic). A sturdy Command spray bottle mount so your cleaning supplies can stop taking up valuable cabinet floor space and instead use wall space. Oh, and each mount can hold up to 2.5 pounds. And like regular Command products, they won't peel off paint once they're review: "Where have these been my whole life?! I initially saw these on a video about home organizing and had to have them. So happy I bought them! They save room on the shelves under my sink and prevent clutter. Now the bottles I use most are available at my fingertips." —KatieGet two from Amazon for $9.05. A set of closet cascaders to hold thinner garments like camis and simple dresses without taking up unnecessary space. Instead of hanging six things horizontally, store them vertically and save up to 80% of space. A shelf organizer/extra hanging rod combo for getting the most out of your closet's vertical space. Reviewers use the shelves to hold jeans and sweaters and the bottom rod to hang up tops. A pack of stackable organizer bins with drawers to store produce of various sizes in your fridge. Most people use these in their fridge, but there's nothing stopping you from using them in your pantry if that works for you. The mother-daughter duo behind the Everything Envy account on TikTok have a great fridge makeover video featuring these. Promising review: "I used these drawers for the produce that my family likes to snack on. The quality is so good, and I love that they include drawer separators for the large drawer so I can include different types of fruit. It's so easy to use and easy to open the drawers. You can stack them but I didn't have the space to so I placed them side-by-side." —Kristin OGet it from Amazon for $29.99. A magical ice cube tray with a lid for making over 200 tiny cubes without needing a bulky ice machine. Traditional ice cube trays only make 12 cubes, and because there's no lid they can get gross and absorb the smells of other foodstuff in your freezer. With this one, you plop the cubes into the bin when they're frozen, and use the lil' scoop to get ice whenever you need it. Promising review: "This was a really pleasing purchase. I first saw it on TikTok. Product was received as described and pictured. The ice cubes are small and cute. The bin can hold about four trays, a lil over 200 ice cubes — that's with the scoop inside as well. The entire product doesn't take up much freezer space… I almost forgot it was there. Overall good purchase." —Gee inghamGet it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in three colors). A pans storage system that stacks your pans and lids in a way that makes each one accessible without moving the others. Since they won't be touching, this will also prevent one pan from scratching the other, which is crucial if your pans have any type of coating. Promising review: "This rack is perfect. I put my largest skillet on the bottom and the smallest at the top. I did not secure the rack with the screws that came with it, so I can easily move it if I rearrange my pots and pans area. Even without securing it to the cabinet, it works perfectly and doesn't shift when I remove a pan. I also appreciate the color: Others I have seen are shiny silver, which I did not want. I will be buying another one of these for our cabin. I have already recommended this rack to friends." —CustomerOGet it from Amazon for $16.97 (available in white, silver, or bronze). A spice drawer organizer if you have a spice drawer but it's not organized. It comes in a 10-foot roll that you can cut to size, and the roll provides enough length to organize 30+ full-size spice bottles. YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage review: "This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they are so customizable allows you to cut them for any drawer size! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy!" —momononoGet a 10-ft roll from Amazon for $16.99. Some acrylic fridge drawers that have wheels in the back that allow you to easily roll the drawer forward and backward to reach whatever you need, even those items all the way in the back. Each one comes with two adjustable dividers so you can divvy up each drawer into sections for extra organization. Promising review: "I bought an initial set, different sizes. Then went back and bought more because I liked them so much. I also plan to buy a complete set for my daughter and daughter-in-law as Christmas presents. Really made well. I can FINALLY get to the small jars that always end up at the back of the fridge behind bigger items!" —Linda C. LittleGet it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three different sizes). An underwear and sock divider insert, because you can and should be able to open a drawer and see your options. Promising review: "I got this organizer for my daughter's drawers. I was so tired of putting her clothes away and barely closing the drawer because she had so much stuff packed into it. These organizers fit in her drawers perfectly. They came ready to go. All I had to do was zip the bottom to make it stable and put it in the drawer. I used one in her underwear drawer and the drawer looks so wonderful and organized. The compartments are a good size. I was able to get two pairs of underwear into most of the compartments. This is a sturdy organizer and a well-made product." —Kari and KevinGet it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). A bedside caddy to store everything you need, especially if it's one of those can't-get-out-of-bed days. Promising review: "I had a nicer-looking, more-expensive version of this in my cart originally. This was one-third of that price and I'm so glad I went with this one. It's got a sturdy backing on both pieces (piece with pockets and a piece that goes between mattresses), one large pocket closest to the bed, and three decent-sized mesh pockets. I have it between my mattress and box spring." —Danielle Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in black or brown). A mounted towel rack that goes on the wall, because bathrooms (especially rentals!) never have enough towel rods. The compact design can fit in small spaces, and each rack can hold up to eight towels. Promising review: "Anyone with a small bathroom knows that free space is almost nonexistent, and these have been so great. We bought two so we had one for each bathroom, and we were able to get the majority of our towels up on them and looking nice (which means we freed up space in the linen closet)!" —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $19.82 (also available in a two-pack). A do-it-all toothbrush holder and dispenser to keep all your teeth cleaning essentials organized and within reach. It really goes the extra mile — the toothpaste squeeze makes sure every last drop gets pushed out of the tube, and there are ventilation holes where the cups go so they dry properly. And you'll save so much countertop space because this mounts directly to the wall. This game-changer includes a toothpaste dispenser (which means less product waste), four cups and holders, and a place to store up to five review: "I love this item! I saw it originally on TikTok and thought it would be perfect for our bathroom! We have one bathroom upstairs and five people who use it. This cleared up so much counter space for us! There are ventilation holes where the cups go to help make sure they dry properly. The toothpaste dispenser has really been working to get every last drop out of the tube. Would definitely recommend for a family or kids' bathroom. There is also a little storage compartment behind the toothpaste that is great for extra brushes, cotton swabs, or flossers." —Sariyah JGet it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors). A peel-and-stick yogurt holder that can go anywhere in your fridge. Most folks either stick it to the underside of shelves or to the side of the fridge. Storage Theory is a small business that makes small storage solutions for the home. Promising review: "I saw this yogurt slider organizer in a YouTube video and knew I had to have it. I always have yogurt on hand. Now they are tidy and organized. I know exactly what I have on hand, and if I need to restock." —Frobnitz Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in packs of one and two). A drawer organizer if your bathroom drawers are an unorganized mess. The set comes with eight interlocking pieces, so you can configure the layout in a way that works for you. Promising review: "Wow my bathroom drawers are ELEVATED now. They look clean as hell and I can actually find stuff. Easy to snap together and organize how you'd like. Definitely buying a second set for my kitchen drawers!" —Toni BishGet it from Amazon for $9.99. A double-sided and portable nail polish organizer for 48 bottles. There's even an area for adjustable slots for odd-shaped bottles and nail tools. Promising review: "Love this organizer for my nail polishes! No longer are they shoved in a drawer or scattered around the bathroom or bedroom! Everything in one place and easy to find! Highly recommend!" —Cynthia Ergenbright Get it from Amazon for $25.88 (available in clear, purple, or pink). A vinyl rack to show off your most precious records in style. It can fit between 35 and 40 records, which is great for the casual collector. An over-the-cabinet storage shelf for easily storing your cutting boards, baking sheets, and food wrap boxes. You'll free up so much drawer space by putting those items in this place instead. Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile — hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." —KerryGet it from Amazon for $17.97. And a tiny outlet shelf to keep a few essentials off the bathroom counter. These are especially great if you have electric toothbrushes or shavers. When you give a tour to your friends of your newly organized home: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
