You can dispose of glass, bottles, jars and pots in your recycling bin at home. Other types of glass such as drinking glasses, oven-proof dishes and so on should be taken to your local recycling centre (RC). We have a separate entry for window glass.
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Which home bin
Only bottles, jars and pots can be placed in your recycling bin at home. Please ensure they are clean and dry. Remove and recycle lids separately.
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Which RC container
Use the mixed recycling container.
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Which RC accept this waste
All our recycling centres accept glass.
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Safety information
Be careful that glass, bottles and jars are not smashed when you dispose of them.
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Further information
Bottles, jars and pots made of glass have a different melting temperature than other types of glass which could contaminate the recycling. This is why you can only place bottles, jars and pots in your home recycling bin.
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You could also...
- reuse your jam jars at home for homemade jams and chutneys.
- use them to store items such as screws and nails, or other food ingredients like sugar.
- Last updated:
- 3 October 2023