Glass collection and recycling
- One container for all mixed glass
- 100% recycling
- Saves you money
Is your glass waste costing you more than it should?
Glass waste is much heavier than other materials, such as plastic or cardboard, so separating it out from your general waste will make a significant difference to your waste disposal costs.
Introducing a dedicated glass waste collection service will boost your recycling rates and, depending on quantities collected, it may even earn you a rebate.
Importantly, it also ensures diversion from landfill because all the glass waste we collect is recycled back into glass.
Contribute to the circular economy with glass recycling
Our top priority is to help our customers boost their recycling and, when it comes to glass waste, that can be simple and straightforward.
Glass is heavy and it can also be bulky to store, which is why our mixed glass waste collection and recycling service makes it easy.
Whether you have clear glass or coloured bottles and jars, it can all go into the same container. By co-mingling your glass waste in this fashion, we save our customers time, effort and money – and, because you only need one recycling bin, it also saves you space.
We can accept:
- Glass bottles (any colour)
- Glass jars (any colour)
Adding value
Recycling materials could earn you money and boost your environmental credentials
100% diversion from landfill
Separating glass from general waste reduces costs and boosts recycling statistics
Specialist collection vehicles
Our glass collection vehicles are specially-designed for the job – and they’re CarbonNeutral® so they won’t impact on your carbon footprint
Flexible service and collections
We know waste demands can vary, so if you need extra collections at busy times, just let us know
Trusted by over 15,000 businesses
We can help reduce the environmental impact of your glass waste
We know you want to make positive choices for the planet, and glass recycling is a great tick in the box for that.
Our inhouse reporting can help you communicate your impact. We keep track of all your waste streams, we can tell you exactly how much you are saving by recycling increased amounts of glass; including any rebates gained, the increasing tonnage of glass sent for recycling, and the equivalent number of trees saved thanks to your recycling good practice.
These are great ways to demonstrate your environmental prowess to your customers and keep employees up-to-date with the benefits they are achieving through increased recycling.
Tell us about your glass waste and we’ll provide you with a bespoke quote
We’ll schedule your collections
Your business remains fully compliant and we provide you with regular reporting to keep up to date with your waste
What can go in a glass waste bin?
We accept:
- Glass bottles (any colour)
- Glass jars (any colour)
We do not accept:
- Broken glassware
- Crockery
What containers do you offer?
For internal use, we have 40L caddies. For external, we can provide 120L wheeled bins, and for larger volumes we have bottle banks.
I’m worried I may not have enough space
We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes, so our team will talk to you about the volumes of glass you produce and the available space, and make sure we find the best solution.
If I only produce small volumes of glass waste, do I really need to separate it from general waste?
Yes. Businesses with 10 or more full-time employees* must separate glass waste from general waste, regardless of the amount produced. This is due to the Simpler Recycling legislation which comes into effect from 31 March 2025.
*Businesses with fewer than 10 full-time employees have until 31 March 2027 to comply.
I’m worried I won’t have enough space for extra bins
We know space can sometimes be tight and our team will work with you to find the best solution.
Some weeks I may need more collections. Can I amend my collection schedule?
We recognise some periods are busier than others, particularly for our hospitality customers, which is why our glass waste collection service offers complete flexibility, allowing you to add extra collections whenever they are needed.
Arrange your glass waste collection with Grundon today