Can You Recycle Ceramics & Dishes?
No
No — ceramic ruins glass recycling
Why
Ceramic does not melt at glass-furnace temperatures. One coffee mug can contaminate a ton of recycled glass.
How to dispose of ceramics & dishes
- Donate usable dishes and mugs
- Broken ceramics: wrap and trash
- Never mix ceramics into glass recycling
Greener option
Broken pieces make drainage layers in plant pots or mosaic material.
♻️ Recycling rules vary by city and hauler — when in doubt, check your local program. You can look up your area on our trash & recycling schedules page.