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Can broken drinking glass go in the glass-recycling bin?
Usually not unless the local service explicitly says so. Drinking glasses, mirrors, ceramics and heat-resistant glass can have compositions different from container glass.
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The answer
Bottle-and-jar recycling streams are generally designed for packaging glass. Mixing other glass types can create processing problems. Sharp fragments also create handling risks.
Wrap or contain broken pieces safely according to local residual-waste guidance, or use a dedicated recycling centre if it accepts flat glass, mirrors or household glassware. Never leave loose shards beside a collection container.
What to do
- Do not assume all glass belongs with bottles and jars.
- Contain sharp fragments safely.
- Check a recycling centre for specialist glass streams.
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