How to Know If a Car Seat Is Still Safe to UseBefore disposing of a car seat, determine if it is still usable. READ MORE: 93 Billionaires Call New York Home, See Who Tops the ListRecycling Car Seat Parts the Right WayOnce you’ve taken the car seat apart, sort the pieces. Which Car Seat Parts Can’t Be RecycledNot every part of a car seat can be recycled. Before donating, make sure that your car seat meets all safety requirements and that the organization accepts donated car seats. Get our free mobile appSafely Disposing of a Car Seat at the LandfillIf you’ve run out of other options, you can take the car seat to the landfill.