Can You Recycle Drinking Glasses?
No
No — different glass than bottles and jars
Why
Tumblers and stemware are heat-treated and melt at different temperatures than container glass, contaminating the recycling stream.
How to dispose of drinking glasses
- Donate usable glassware
- Broken glasses: wrap in paper, tape, label, and trash
- Only bottles and jars belong in glass recycling
Greener option
Thrift stores always take glassware in good condition.
♻️ 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.