Bend it a little to break some of the seals around the beads.  Then start digging!  Once everything has been removed, you're left with a soft, squeezable chunk of silicone that you can use as a stress ball.

No. Beads and other small items in the pads are a choking hazard. Please keep pick pads and beads/items removed away from small children and pets.  

Make some bracelets or a necklace! Embellish your jeans or a jacket. Or my favorite, put them in a small jar and let the sun shine through.

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Silicone cannot be recycled in Maine. However, it will burn cleanly, so it can be thrown in your regular trash for incineration.