Curbside Recycling and Drop-Off Centers
Most glass bottles and jars recycled in the community are collected through curbside or drop-off recycling program.
Curbside
At the curb, glass may be set out separated from other materials or in a bin with other containers. A growing number of communities collect all recyclables in one bin, called “single-stream” recycling. Most glass containers collected at the curb are not color separated.
Drop-Off Centers
Residents may also recycle glass at drop-off centers located throughout their community. Glass is typically kept separate for high quality, and may even be collected by color—green, amber/brown, and clear.
Help turn your glass containers into new bottles and jars.
Find a recycling center
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About the institute
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
