Glass
Glass beverage containers are 100% recyclable and glass bottles purchased in Alberta stay in Alberta. When you return glass containers, you’re contributing to a sustainable future while preserving natural resources.
What is Recyclable Glass?
Glass beverage containers are made from natural materials like sand, soda ash, and limestone. In our system, we accept non-refillable glass beverage containers of all colors.
Common Containers:
- Juice bottles
- Ready-to-drink tea bottles
- Energy drink bottles
- Specialty beverage bottles
- Wine and spirit bottles (non-refillable)
Did You Know?
- Refillable brown glass beer bottles go back to beer manufacturers for sanitizing and reuse, while all non-refillable glass bottles go to ABCRC
- Non-refillable glass bottles purchased in Alberta and returned in Alberta are processed and made into new products in Alberta
- Recycled glass helps reduce energy costs in manufacturing
The Glass Journey:
- Collection and sorting at depots (refillable vs. non-refillable)
- Processing at ABCRC facilities
- Crushing into cullet (recycled glass pieces)
- Further processed into a sand-like material that is used in home insulation
Click on a container type below for more information
