Ripple Glass Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Shawnee, Kansas
About This Location
The Ripple Glass purple bin in Shawnee (5700 King St) is a free, public, glass-only drop-off open 24 hours a day. Part of Ripple Glass's Kansas City metro bin network, it recycles bottles and jars of every color into fiberglass insulation and new glass containers. This is a glass-recycling collection point, not a full recycling center, so only food and beverage glass belongs in the bin.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Free and public; residential and business use at no cost · Glass only. Labels can stay on; do not put boxes, bags or trash in the bin.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recycle Styrofoam at the Shawnee Ripple Glass bin?
No. The bin is glass-only and does not take Styrofoam or any non-glass material. It accepts glass bottles and jars only.
What glass does the Shawnee Ripple bin accept?
All colors of glass bottles and jars, including mason jars and candle or cosmetic jars. Labels can stay on and leftover candle wax is fine.
Is the bin open all the time and free?
Yes. Ripple Glass purple bins are free and available to the public 24 hours a day, for both residents and businesses.
Can I put mirrors, Pyrex or window glass in the bin?
No. Mirrors, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle, ceramics, porcelain, crystal, milk glass, fiberglass and window or safety glass are all excluded. Only food and beverage glass is accepted.
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