Find places to recycle glass bottles and jars near you

Find a nearby place for glass bottles and jars

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How to recycle glass bottles and jars

Empty and rinse bottles and jars. Keep lids on if the local service accepts them, or recycle the lids through their matching material route.

Possible recycling routes

Bring banks and recycling pointsHousehold waste recycling centresGlass bottle and jar banks

Prepare glass bottles and jars for recycling

• Empty the container
• Rinse off residue
• Separate by colour if the bank asks

What must stay out

Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

• Do not add drinking glasses, Pyrex, mirrors, window glass, ceramics or bulbs
• Returnable bottles should use their deposit or reuse route
• Banks can limit bottle colours

Types of site to check

These site types can list glass bottles and jars. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

• Bring banks and recycling points

  Small public recycling sites with separate containers for selected materials. They are often in supermarket, council and community car parks.

• Household waste recycling centres

  Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.

• Glass bottle and jar banks

  Public containers for empty glass bottles and jars. Some banks separate clear, green and brown glass.

Collection and take-back services

These services may offer another route when a local site does not list the item.

• Recycle Now

  UK recycling guidance with an item directory and a postcode-based recycling locator.

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Questions about recycling glass bottles and jars

Where can I recycle glass bottles and jars?

Enter your postcode in the local finder to search bring banks and recycling points and household waste recycling centres and glass bottle and jar banks near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.

How should I prepare glass bottles and jars for recycling?

Empty and rinse bottles and jars. Keep lids on if the local service accepts them, or recycle the lids through their matching material route.