As of 2023, toothpaste tubes are not widely recycled across the United States. However, several initiatives are underway to increase the recyclability of toothpaste tubes and other oral care products. Here are a few notable developments:

1. Colgate-Palmolive Collaboration: In 2020, Colgate-Palmolive announced a partnership with recycling company TerraCycle to establish a nationwide recycling program for oral care products, including toothpaste tubes. Through this program, consumers can mail their used toothpaste tubes and other oral care packaging to TerraCycle for proper recycling.

2. Tom's of Maine Partnership: Tom's of Maine has partnered with How2Recycle, a labeling system that provides consumers with recycling instructions on product packaging. Tom's of Maine's toothpaste tubes now feature the How2Recycle label, indicating that they are recyclable in select communities.

3. Municipal Recycling Programs: Some municipalities across the US have started accepting toothpaste tubes in their recycling programs. For example, the city of Austin, Texas, allows residents to recycle toothpaste tubes made of plastic resin #2 (HDPE) through its curbside recycling program.

4. Industry-Wide Initiatives: The oral care industry is also involved in collaborative efforts to improve the recyclability of toothpaste tubes. In 2021, the Oral Care Sustainability Consortium (OCSC) was formed with the goal of developing sustainable solutions for oral care packaging, including toothpaste tubes.

While these initiatives are moving the industry towards increased recyclability, the widespread recycling of toothpaste tubes across the US has not yet been fully achieved. As more stakeholders become involved and sustainable packaging solutions are developed, the future of toothpaste tube recycling may continue to improve.