Commercial Glass Waste Recycling
Glass waste disposal that promotes infinite recyclability for sustainable business practices
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Recycle your glass with a local commercial glass collection service
Glass is 100% recyclable and retains all its properties through endless recycling cycles, making glasswaste disposal essential for sustainability. By choosing glass waste recycling instead of landfill, you can reduce disposal costs and contribute to a zero-waste, circular economy.
If your business generates large quantities of glass waste, our commercial glass recycling service offers affordable, hassle-free recycling. We collect a wide range of glass items, including jars and bottles, from commercial premises across the West Country, ensuring responsible disposal and recycling of your business glass waste.
Locations served
- Amesbury
- Andover
- Bath
- Bristol
- Cirencester
- Chippenham
- Devizes
- Faringdon
- Frome
- Malmesbury
- Marlborough
- Newbury
- Portishead
- Salisbury
- Shaftesbury
- Swindon
- Trowbridge
- Tidworth
- Warminster
- Weston-Super-Mare
- Yate
What do we classify as Glass Waste?
To maximise recycling, it’s crucial to use designated containers for different types of glass waste. Our commercial glass recycling service covers a variety of standard glass items, but we also assist with specialised glass disposal for items like flat sheets and light bulbs. Contact us to discuss disposal for unique glass types.
Here’s what can go in our standard glass waste collections:
- Glass jars – including labels and lids
- Glass bottles – including labels and tops
This helps us provide a smooth, effective glass waste recycling and disposal service for your business.
Suitable containers
What happens to your glass
Collected at our materials recycling facility
Sent to a specialist for sorting into fractions
Melted and turned into new products (packaging) or re-used in aggregates
Frequently asked questions
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What is not included as glass waste?
Certain types of glass are not classified as standard glass waste and require special handling. Examples include large glass sheets, Pyrex glass, computer screens, and light bulbs. We can help with these items, but they may require a specific container and classification. For assistance with non-standard glass disposal, contact our team at 0808 145 4533 (08.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday).
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How do you dispose of large pieces of glass?
While small jars and bottles are common, we rarely handle large, intact glass pieces like window panes. These items are typically broken down for disposal alongside other hardcore waste.
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Do you offer glass recycling near me?
We provide commercial glass collection and recycling services across the West Country. If you're unsure about your location, contact us at 0808 145 4533 to confirm availability.
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How is Glass Recycled?
Collected glass waste is carefully sorted, crushed, cleaned, and melted, making it ready to become new glass products. The recycling process involves:
- Collecting glass waste and delivering it to our recycling center.
- Specialists sorting and washing the glass to remove labels, residue, and contaminants.
- Crushing the clean glass to create cullet.
- Melting the cullet and moulding it into new products, promoting sustainable glass recycling for businesses.
Download our Waste Classification Guide
We’re here to make your life easy, so why not download our full Waste Classification Guide including detailed lists of what can and can’t be accepted for all our waste services.