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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