Join the Isle of Wight Council’s waste service in getting clear on glass recycling.
Island residents are being encouraged to recycle glass the right way at the kerbside.
Glass is a valuable resource that can be recycled again and again. Recycling glass conserves energy preserves our environment and reduces the need for raw materials.
Clean it before recycling
By rinsing out glass items before placing them in the recycling bin, people can help prevent contaminating other recyclable items. This means the glass can be recycled effectively.
Other glass
Pyrex and glass baking trays do not go in your green wheeled bins/reusable sack.
These types of glass are designed to withstand higher temperatures than glass bottles and jars. Please take them to Afton Marsh or Lynnbottom Recycling Centre to be properly processed.
Natasha Dix, the council’s strategic manager for the environment and waste, said,
“Domestic waste glass is easy to recycle. The UK currently recycles around 71 per cent of container glass, like bottles and jars. The glass sector is working towards a 90 per cent collection rate by 2023.
“Join us in getting clear on glass recycling and let’s all play our part in creating a sustainable future.”
Broken glass
One significant aspect of glass recycling is the prevention of smashed glass contamination.
Broken glass poses a risk to recycling facility workers and can contaminate other recyclables. To prevent this, place smashed glass in paper or wrap it securely before disposing of it in your household waste black bin or reusable sack.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
