Cumberland County Improvement Authority

RECYCLE GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS

Extremely high temperatures are needed to melt and combine all the raw materials used to make glass. However, once it is made, glass never wears out and can be recycled forever without any reduction in quality. Recycled glass melts at a much lower temperature. As a result, we save money on energy costs by recycling old glass into new glass.

Using recycled glass also significantly reduces the chance of air and water pollution in the production of new glass bottles and jars. For example, one ton of glass produced from raw materials creates about 175 tons of mining waste. By using even 50% recycled glass, the mining waste to produce one ton of new glass can be reduced by 75%.

In Cumberland County, residents should recycle clear, brown, and green glass food and beverage containers in their red recycling bucket or at their local convenience center. Remember to empty and rinse the glass container before recycling, and to dispose of the lids in your regular trash. Plate glass, coffee mugs, dishware, light bulbs, and mirror glass are not recyclable and should be disposed of in your regular trash.
For more information about recycling programs in Cumberland County, call the Improvement Authority at 856-825-3700, or visit our Web site at www.ccia-net.com.