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How to recycle / dispose glass bottles and jars

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Yes, Montgomery County Continues to Recycle Glass

Continue to do your part and recycle all glass bottles and jars in Montgomery County: at home, work, school, and wherever you are!

Check out our blog for the how's and why's of glass recycling.

We accept glass

What glass products are accepted?

examples of recyclable glass products

We accept all food and beverage bottles and jars made of clear, blue, brown and green glass.

How do you prepare your glass bottles and jars?

Rinse all containers. Remove lids and caps. Then, place the glass items, and their lids and caps, into your recycling bin.

What glass products are not accepted for recycling?

We cannot accept

  • any other glass or ceramic products
  • mirrors
  • window glass
  • drinking glass

See disposal instructions for mirrors and sheet glass items

Locations accepted

  • Transfer Station
  • Curbside Collection

Material type

  • Recycling