Place these items in your Clear Bag Garbage. Wrap broken/sharp objects in cardboard or newsprint and label 'SHARP OBJECTS'. Set out beside your clear bag garbage.
Can ceramics go in recycling bin?
Dishes (ceramics, glasses, plastic, pot, pans) Broken glass or sharp objects (such as knives, saw blades) should NEVER be placed in the blue box. Prepare broken glass/sharp objects by: Place the box beside your garbage can/bag.
What can you put in glass bins?
- FOOD CONTAINER JARS. Any jar really jam, pickle, peanut, sauce, etc.
- BEVERAGE GLASS BOTTLES. Wine, beer, and any other kind of drink bottle.
- FOOD GLASS BOTTLES. Olive oil, vinegar, steak sauce, dressing, etc.
How do you throw away ceramics?
Dishes (ceramics, glasses, plastic, pot, pans) placing designated items in a sturdy, cardboard box and securely seal shut. CLEARLY label the bag/can "BROKEN GLASS or SHARP OBJECTS" to avoid injuries. Place the box beside your garbage can/bag.
What goes in blue bin glass?
- Glass. Empty bottles and jars.
- Metal. Metal cans.
- Plastic. Food and household containers numbers 1 to 7.
- Cartons. Milk and juice cartons.
- Empty Alcohol Containers.
- Glass.
- Metal.
- Plastic.
Can you put glass in blue bins?
Putting glass in the blue cart is very dangerous and causes contamination of other materials. When the glass breaks, it can leave shards in other recycling like cardboard, making it less valuable.
Does porcelain go in the garbage?
Put small, unusable and broken ceramic and porcelain items like tea pots and tea cups in your black cart as garbage.
Are ceramics recyclable?
Recycling Wizard Please discard any broken ceramics into the garbage.
What bin Can you put glass in?
For the most part, glassware that is used in the kitchen and for food items is completely recyclable. Items such as condiment containers, food storage, jars, and more can be put in your recycling bin.
Is it bad to put glass in the garbage?
Broken glass is hazardous to the workers who collect and sort your recyclables. To dispose of broken glass, seal it in a box or wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and place it in your garbage.
How do you dispose of large glass?
- Wrap glass pieces in heavy cloth or towel.
- Using a hammer, gently break the pieces into small chunks (and wear safety glasses while you do this).
- Place the crushed-up glass in a shoebox or similar container.
- Wait until the night before garbage day before putting glass in the bin.