 Recycling glass
We take clean glass food and drink containers. It is important to ensure that only food and drink containers, (e.g. jars and bottles) are recycled.
Please note: Other types of glass like window glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses and cookware are of a different composition and are not taken.
How you can make a difference
 Remove and discard lids.
Rinse bottles and jars.
Why - This makes sure all bottle are rinsed clean of all contents.
Put them loose in the crate - to make recycling as easy as possible you are not expected to remove labels.
Please do not place broken glass in the recycling crate.
Why - For health and safety reasons as there is a person on the truck who sorts all the items.
Broken glass should be placed in an open container beside your rubbish bag where the collectors can see what they are handling and dispose of it appropriately. If the broken glass pieces are small then they can be well wrapped in newspaper before being placed in your official rubbish bag. This ensures the collectors safety.
Sorry but we can't take window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, crockery ovenware, crystal, kitchenware or ornamental glass.
Why - Not all glass is made up of the same material. There are different types of glass. Other types of glass like window glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses and cookware are of a different composition and different melting points. When processed it would result in cracked and faulty products if mixed.
Recycling Tips
There are times, especially after a party when the crate cannot cope with the extra volume of glass bottles. These can be taken to a RMF recycling centre at any refuse station and recycled at no cost. Alternatively you can collect a second recycling crate free from a Council service centre.
What happens to the glass once it is collected?
Some bottles are reused locally. The rest of the glass is sorted by colour, crushed and put into a container ready for freight. Some of this glass is recycled locally for sandblasting, water filtration, flooring and tile manufacture. Any surplus is sent to Auckland for recycling back into new bottles and jars. Glass bottles in New Zealand contain up to 50% recycled glass - one of the highest percentages in the world.
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