Glass is one of the most recycled materials in the world. But did you know that not all glass can just go in the bottle bank? Many people are unsure about where to put their waste glass. Especially when it comes to broken glasses, vases or teacups. We are happy to explain what does and does not belong in the bottle bank and why separating glass is so important.
Why good separation is important
Glass looks similar, but not everything belongs in the bottle bank. If the wrong type of glass ends up in the bottle bank, it can cause recycling problems. For example, vases and drinking glasses have a different melting temperature than container glass and can interfere with the production of new glass containers. By separating properly, we ensure that glass can be reused more efficiently and contribute to a more sustainable world.
What is allowed in the bottle bank?
The bottle bank is for packaging glass, such as:
- Jam jars
- Pots of vegetables or fruit
- Spaghetti sauce bottles or jars
- Olive oil bottles
- Mayonnaise jars
- Sambal pots
- Spice jars
- Transparent glass cream jars
- Glass yoghurt pots
- Baby food jars made of glass
- Wine bottles
- Beer bottles without deposit
- Liquor bottles (note: no stone jars)
- Bottles of fruit juices, syrup and thick juice (made of glass)
Good to know: Packaging glass should be empty, but does not have to be clean. So you do not need to rinse bottles and jars. Caps and lids can also be left on.
What should not go in the bottle bank?
Not all glass has the same composition. Some types of glass have a different melting temperature and can interfere with recycling. This glass does not belong in the bottle bank:
- Vases and bowls
- Broken drinking glasses, wine glasses and teacups
- Heat-resistant glass, such as oven dishes and tea glasses
- Tableware
- Flat glass, such as a picture frame or pane of glass
- Mirrors
This glass belongs to residual waste, as it cannot be properly recycled at the glass factory.
Mirrors and flat glass
Broken or old mirrors, car windows, window glass and other flat glass are not suitable for the ordinary bottle bank. You can take this type of glass to the environmental street bring. Special containers for recycling flat glass are located there.
If you are in doubt, here's how to make the right choice!
In doubt about whether something should go in the bottle bank? Then ask yourself these questions: Is it packaging glass? Then it is allowed in the bottle bank. Is it not packaging glass and a type of glass other than a mirror or plate glass? Then it belongs in the residual waste.
Every piece of glass in the right place makes a difference. Together, we ensure less waste and a cleaner living environment.
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