Glass Recycling Programs

Many communities have lost access to glass collection services in their curbside recycling programs, but glass is still a highly valuable and recyclable commodity. PA communities and businesses can ensure that glass is recycled by supporting expansion of glass drop-off collection sites in our region.  PRC continues to pursue this goal with the support of PA residents who utilize these sites and collection events for their recycling needs.

Traveling Glass Bin

Many communities have lost access to glass collection services in their curbside recycling programs, but glass is still a highly valuable and recyclable commodity. PA communities and businesses can ensure that glass is recycled by supporting expansion of glass drop-off collection sites in our region. PRC continues to pursue this goal with the support of […]

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Glass Recycling Collaborative

The Glass Recycling Collaborative of Southwestern PA is a partnership between municipalities in Allegheny County and the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) that provides reliable, uninterrupted glass recycling access. Installation of permanent blue recycling bins enable residents to drop off all colors of glass bottles, jars and jugs.  All glass collected is hauled by Michael Brothers […]

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General Info on Glass Recycling

  PRC’s TRAVELING GLASS RECYCLING BIN CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION & 2023 SCHEDULE   Want to be prepared when you visit a glass-only recycling drop-off site? Use the guide below for what is and is not accepted. Place GLASS ONLY in collection bin No need to separate colors Leave lids/labels on ACCEPTED GLASS BOTTLES JARS […]

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Start Glass Recycling In Your Community

Pennsylvania Resources Council is continually seeking local government and commercial partners to help revitalize glass recycling through regional collaboration. Our municipal partners recognize that recycled glass is in high demand and wish to maintain vital recycling collection services for their residents, while business partners become increasingly aware of the multiple economic and environmental benefits of […]

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