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Why isn’t window glass accepted in my recycling program?

"Plate glass" or flat glass has a different chemical composition and manufacturing process than "container glass". Only container glass, such as food jars and bottles can be recycled together in municipal blue box and depot programs. Keep window glass, drinking glasses, light bulbs, teacups and mirrors out of the recycling container. Whole pieces of plate glass can be reused and broken plate glass can be recycled at some facilities. Please call the RCBC Recycling Hotline for more information.

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