Please see below for what glass recycling we can and can't accept from home collection.

What can go in?

Rinsed out glass bottles and jars of all colours (without corks or tops).

Glass should be in a 38 litre box and weigh less than 5.5kg.

What can’t go in?

  • Pyrex
  • Light bulbs
  • Glass panes
  • Lead crystal glass
  • Ceramics
  • Non-glass items
  • Broken glass (this should be carefully wrapped and put into your refuse bin)

Your box will not be collected if it has incorrect items.  You will have to remove these items before your next collection.

Glass is collected from homes every four weeks. Your glass should be put out in a 38 litre box.

Too much glass?

Only glass in your EHDC box can be collected. If you regularly have excess glass, additional glass boxes can be purchased online. Only 38 litre boxes will be collected.