Glass recycling aids in glass production and the saving of energy. Most glass bottles and jars produced in the United States now contain at least 25% recycled glass – which requires 75% less energy to produce than glass made from new materials. Important to note that even small amounts of some materials mixed in with glass can contaminate entire loads. Find out what types of glass cannot be recycled below.

What Not To Recycle

Not all glass can be recycled. Glass recycling is not recommended for the following items, thus they should not be placed into your recycling bin:

• Any glass contaminated with stones, dirt, and food waste
• Ceramics, such as dishware, ovenware, and decorative items
• Heat-resistant glass, such as Pyrex
• Mixed colors of broken glass
• Mirror or window glass
• Metal or plastic caps and lids
• Crystal
• Light bulbs:
• Cathode-ray tubes (CRTs) found in some televisions and computer monitors.

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