Glass recycling
How to Recycle Window Glass
Residential and commercial window panes, double-glazed units, storm windows, and architectural glass panels. Window glass has a different composition than container glass and requires specialized recycling.
RecyclableUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
No, window glass isn't accepted with bottles and jars; it's a different glass that melts at another temperature and contaminates the batch. Don't put it curbside. Wrap broken panes safely for the trash, or ask a local glass or C&D recycler about flat-glass programs.
- Recyclable
- Yes
How to Prepare
- 1Remove window frames, hardware, and caulking before recycling
- 2Separate single-pane glass from double-glazed or laminated units
- 3Handle with heavy gloves - broken window glass edges are extremely sharp
- 4Wrap large panes in cardboard or blankets for safe transport
