Glass Recycling Near Me
Glass bottles and jars are recyclable almost everywhere, but not always in the curbside bin: some programs collect glass separately or only at drop-off sites. Rinse them, remove lids, and don't include window glass, drinking glasses, mirrors or ceramics, which melt at different temperatures.
How to prepare glass for recycling
- Empty and rinse bottles and jars.
- Remove metal lids and caps and recycle them separately.
- Labels can stay on.
- Sort by color if the drop-off has color-specific bins (clear, green, brown).
What usually isn't accepted
- Window glass and mirrors
- Drinking glasses, Pyrex and ovenware
- Ceramics, dishes and porcelain
- Light bulbs
Will I get paid, or is there a fee?
Free, except in deposit states where eligible glass bottles earn the container deposit at a redemption center.
Common questions about glass recycling
Why don't some curbside programs take glass?
Glass breaks in the truck and can contaminate other materials, so some programs ask residents to bring it to a drop-off. Check whether your town collects it.
Cities with glass recycling
- Kansas City, MO10 places
- Portland, OR5 places
- Hillsboro, OR4 places
- Houston, TX3 places
- Denver, CO3 places
- Santa Ana, CA3 places
- Overland Park, KS3 places
- Salem, OR3 places
- Olathe, KS3 places
- Beaverton, OR3 places
- Los Angeles, CA2 places
- Chicago, IL2 places
- Philadelphia, PA2 places
- San Diego, CA2 places
- Fresno, CA2 places
- Atlanta, GA2 places
- Pittsburgh, PA2 places
- Chula Vista, CA2 places
- Lubbock, TX2 places
- Lakewood, CO2 places
- Fayetteville, AR2 places
- Hemet, CA2 places
- Medford, OR2 places
- Utica, NY2 places