You Broke a Glass: Now What?
OH NO! You broke a drinking glass, but want to do the right thing...and that's recycle it...right?
NO! Broken drinking glasses are NOT recyclable.
And here's why:
✅ SAFETY: We all know that a broken drinking glass can easily cut, so having it hanging out in a recycling bin is a big no-no. We want to keep our transfer station and solid waste operators safe. Be sure to wrap broken glass in several layers of paper and secure it closed with tape or string.
✅ PROCESSING: While you may think "glass is glass" it's not - the chemical composition and melting point of the glass used to make drinking glasses is different from glass used to make storage containers (like glass bottles). Combining the two would be an unsafe combination, resulting in a more easily breakable container. Yikes!
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