Ceramics, Dishware and Other Glass

Ceramics (broken or intact) and heat-resistant glass should not be placed in curbside recycling.

 

Not all glass can be recycled. Candle jars, ceramics, dishware, and ovenware are tempered glass specially treated during manufacturing to withstand high temperatures. This makes it non-recyclable. Find a reuse for unwanted tempered glass or, when the items have reached the end of their useful life, place them in the regular trash. Earth911 explains the differences in glass.

 

The following glass items should not be placed in curbside recycling:

• NO glass contaminated with stones, dirt, and food waste
• NO ceramics or heat-resistant glass such as dishware, ovenware (Pyrex), candle jars, and decorative items
• NO drinking glasses or mason jars
• NO mirror or window glass
• NO crystal
• NO light bulbs
• NO cathode-ray tubes (CRTs) found in some televisions and computer monitors

If ceramics or glass items are in good, usable condition, consider donating them to a local organization that reuses or resells items to support their programs and services. See household goods.

 

Broken glass can be cleaned up, contained in a paper box or bag, and placed in the regular trash.

 

Learn more about the types of glass bottles and jars that belong in your curbside recycling.

 

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Looking to recycle, donate, or dispose of other items? Use the dark blue 'What Do I Do With?' search bar at the top of every page of this website. Allow location services or use the city drop-down to find opportunities in your local area.