Akron's Glass Recycling Guidelines: Do's and Don'ts
Staff Report / Akronlocal.org
The City of Akron, Ohio, has shared guidelines for its glass recycling program. Residents are encouraged to recycle the following acceptable glass items:
- Glass food jars
- Spirit bottles
- Wine bottles
- Beer bottles
- Champagne bottles
- Non-alcoholic beverage glass bottles
However, certain items should not be placed in glass recycling bins. The following items are not acceptable for glass recycling:
- Windows
- Mirrors
- Light bulbs
- Solar panels
- Heat-resistant glass such as Pyrex
- Drinking glasses
- Computer or TV screens
- Ceramics
- Vases
For more information about the glass recycling program, residents can visit the provided link from the Mayor's Office on the City of Akron's Facebook page.
Source: City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office | Akron OH | Facebook
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