Where to Recycle Glass Near You

Find places to recycle glass across the United States. Browse by city, then call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

16 Cities

Glass bottles and jars are infinitely recyclable, but many curbside programs have dropped glass because it breaks and contaminates other materials. Dedicated glass drop-off bins are now the most reliable option in many cities.

Types of Glass & How They're Recycled

🍾 Bottles & jars
Rinse and drop in a glass-only bin; colors are usually mixed.
🚫 Not accepted
Window glass, mirrors, Pyrex, ceramics and light bulbs are a different composition — keep them out.

Glass Recycling by State

California 37 locations New Jersey 27 locations Georgia 27 locations Pennsylvania 23 locations Minnesota 23 locations Missouri 21 locations Tennessee 20 locations Texas 19 locations North Carolina 19 locations Indiana 19 locations Maine 14 locations South Carolina 12 locations New Hampshire 11 locations Michigan 8 locations Virginia 7 locations Oregon 6 locations Connecticut 6 locations Utah 5 locations Ohio 4 locations Massachusetts 4 locations Iowa 4 locations Rhode Island 3 locations New Mexico 3 locations Montana 3 locations Kansas 3 locations Illinois 3 locations

Glass Recycling by City

Knoxville, TN 7 locations Chattanooga, TN 4 locations Houston, TX 3 locations Nashville, TN 3 locations Salem, OR 3 locations Laramie, WY 2 locations Salt Lake City, UT 2 locations Crossville, TN 2 locations Columbia, SC 2 locations Charleston, SC 2 locations Oregon City, OR 2 locations Newark, NJ 2 locations Santa Fe, NM 2 locations Helena, MT 2 locations Alexandria, MN 2 locations Indianapolis, IN 2 locations

How to Prepare Glass

  • Rinse containers and leave labels on (they burn off in processing).
  • Keep window glass, mirrors, ceramics and Pyrex out of the glass stream.
  • Use a dedicated glass drop-off if your curbside program no longer takes glass.

Glass Recycling — Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I recycle glass near me?

Use the city list on this page to find local drop-off locations, then open a city to see addresses, phone numbers and hours. Call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

Is it free to recycle glass?

Some locations accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee to cover processing. Fees vary by site, so confirm before you go.

Can I put glass in my curbside recycling bin?

Usually not — glass generally needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside cart. Check your local city or county program for its rules.

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