In most cases, collecting glass with single-stream recycling is a good option. However, there are alternative solutions for situations where single-stream collection isn't the best fit. Let's explore some other collection options for glass recycling programs, along with real-world examples of each. If glass is difficult to collect in your single-stream curbside program, consider collecting glass on the side instead. In this collection method, glass bottles and jars are collected for recycling in a separate container from other recyclables at curbside and enjoy comparable collection rates to glass collected in single-stream programs. There are several benefits to collecting glass on the side at curbside, the first of which is that the process greatly reduces contamination. The Glass Recycling Coalition (GRC) estimates that over 90 of the glass collected via this method is actually recycled after accounting for yield losses. Furthermore, since glass is still collected at the curb, this method maintains the convenience of curbside recycling for residents.
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