Furniture recycling
How to Recycle Glass Furniture
Coffee tables, display cases, and furniture with glass components including tempered glass tops and decorative glass panels. Glass is infinitely recyclable but requires careful handling due to safety concerns and potential for breakage during transport.
Recyclable$0.02-0.10 per pound for regular glass, minimal value for tempered glassUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
It depends. The tempered glass in tabletops and shelves isn't recyclable with container glass, but the metal or wood frame is. Donate usable pieces; otherwise separate materials, recycle the metal as scrap, and wrap broken tempered glass safely for the trash.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $0.02-0.10 per pound for regular glass, minimal value for tempered glass
How to Prepare
- 1Remove glass components from metal or wood frames carefully
- 2Wrap glass pieces in blankets or bubble wrap for safe transport
- 3Separate tempered glass from regular glass when possible