Glass recycling
How to Recycle Drinking Glasses
Drinking glasses, wine glasses, and other glassware.
Special handlingUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
No, drinking glasses, tumblers, and stemware are treated glass that melts differently from bottles and jars, so they aren't curbside recyclable. Donate usable glasses, or wrap broken ones and put them in the trash to protect collection workers.
- Recyclable
- Not curbside
How to Prepare
- 1Clean thoroughly
- 2Check for chips or cracks
- 3Wrap carefully to prevent cuts
Where to Recycle
