What to put in your glass recycling bin
Black glass bins are collected every four weeks. This is for people who live in houses only.
If you live in a flat, you can recycle glass at your local recycling point or a tip.
Simpler recycling
By 31 March 2026 everyone will have glass collections every two weeks. This applies to people who live in both flats and houses.
For more information go to simpler recycling for households.
What you can recycle in your black bin
You can recycle glass bottles, including:
- wine bottles
- beer bottles
- cooking oil bottles
- other glass drink bottles
You can also recycle glass jars, including:
- jam jars
- chutney jars
- baby food jars
- cooking sauce jars
- pickle jars
If you want to recycle broken glass, it can be taken to a local recycling point or a tip.
If in doubt, leave it out.
What not to include
Do not include:
- glasses
- mirrors and windows
- crockery like cups, mugs and plates
- pyrex dishes
- spectacles
- light bulbs
- plant pots