Glass waste recycling
Infinitely recyclable, glass can be used again and again
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Recycle your glass with a local collector
If your business produces a large amount of glass waste, why not use our dedicated glass recycling service? We collect bottles and jars for recycling from commercial premises throughout the West Country. Glass can be recycled indefinitely, so by choosing to recycle your glass instead of throwing it away, you reduce your waste bill and play your part in promoting a zero-waste circular economy.
What do we classify as glass waste?
It’s vital that we make sure the right bins are used for the right types of waste so that we can recover and recycle as much as possible. While we don’t treat it as standard glass waste, our friendly team can also help you dispose of special types of glass, such as flat sheets and light bulbs. Get in touch to find out more.
Here’s what can go in our standard glass waste collections:
- Glass jars – including labels and lids
- Glass bottles – including labels and tops
Suitable containers
What happens to your glass
Collected at our materials recycling facility
Sent to a specialist for sorting into fractions
Melted and turned into new products (packaging) or re-used in aggregates
Frequently asked questions
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What is not included as glass waste?
Some types of glass are not classified as standard glass waste, things like large glass sheets, pyrex glass, computer screens or lightbulbs. We can still help you to dispose of these items, but they may fall under a different classification and require a specific container type. Please contact our team on 0808 145 4533 (08.30 - 17.00 – Monday to Friday) for help if you are looking to dispose of non-standard glass items.
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How do you dispose of large pieces of glass?
While small glass jars and bottles are commonplace, we rarely receive large, intact pieces of glass such as flat window panes. These products are usually broken during loading and transporting or when tipped out on site. On the rare occasions we do receive large, flat glass, it is generally broken down and disposed of alongside hardcore waste.
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Do you offer glass recycling near me?
We offer glass collection and recycling for businesses across the West Country. If you don’t think you are in our operating area, we may still be able to help you, so give us a call on 0808 145 4533 (08.30 - 17.00 – Monday to Friday)
Download our Waste Classification Guide
We’re here to make your life easy, so why not download our full Waste Classification Guide including detailed lists of what can and can’t be accepted for all our waste services.
