Glass

The following types of glass are not recyclable in your yellow recycling bin:

  • frosted
  • window pane
  • sheet of glass
  • pyrex/heat-proof cooking glassware
  • ceramics/crockery/china
  • glassware such as wine glasses and drinking glasses
  • glass vases and decorative pieces.

These types of glass are created at a different heat level, impacting their ability to be recycled.

To dispose of glass such as these, wrap in paper (for safety) and put in your red landfill bin or take to the Dunmore Waste Depot.

 

The following types of glass are recyclable in your yellow recycling bin:

  • beer bottles
  • wine bottles
  • spirits/alcohol bottles
  • soft drink bottles
  • glass food jars e.g. pasta sauce, pickles, vegemite, etc.

 Remember to empty the bottle/jar and separate the lid before putting in your yellow recycling bin.

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