Glass recycling
How to Recycle Glass Bottles
Beer, wine, and beverage bottles made of clear, brown, or green glass. Glass bottles are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without losing quality or purity.
RecyclableUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Yes, glass bottles and jars are endlessly recyclable with no loss of quality. Rinse them, leave labels on (they burn off), and recycle metal lids separately. Use curbside where accepted or a glass drop-off; in the 10 deposit states, bottles are worth 5–10¢ each at redemption centers.
- Recyclable
- Yes
How to Prepare
- 1Remove ALL caps and lids (metal or plastic) - these contaminate glass recycling
- 2Rinse out food and beverage residue thoroughly - sticky residue causes problems
- 3Remove labels only if they peel off easily (most facilities can handle attached labels)
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