Can you recycle broken glass? Sometimes, but it depends on your local council. Broken bottles and jars are often accepted in glass recycling bins, but sharp shards can be dangerous for collection workers and sorting machines, so some councils ask you to wrap small amounts carefully and place them in general waste instead. Items like drinking glasses, mirrors, Pyrex, and window glass usually can’t go in standard glass recycling because they’re made differently. The safest option is always to check your local council’s guidance before tossing it in the bin.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 38 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 17th April 2025.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

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