Broken Glass

Put in Garbage
NO-bottles

Do Not Recycle

Do not recycle any broken glass item, even glass bottles or jars. Broken glass can injure trash haulers and sanitation workers.

NO-broken-stemware

Do Not Recycle Broken Drink Glasses & Pyrex

Broken stemware, other drink glasses, porcelain, and Pyrex cannot be recycled. These types of glass are made from mixed materials that will contaminate the glass recycling process for bottles and jars.

NO-light

Broken Bulbs Sometimes HHW

Depending on the type of bulb, you may need to dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste. Find out what to do with broken bulbs.

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Double Bag Large Pieces

Put large pieces of broken glass inside two layers of plastic bags, and then label the bags as broken glass and bring these bags to the landfill.

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Seal Off Small Items

Place small broken glass items in a small plastic bag or wrap them in newspaper. Dispose of those items in the trash.