Bottle Shop and Liquor Store Glass Recycling

Glass is heavy and can trigger overweights. Use the right commingled setup to keep costs under control.

Bin setup

• Inside: 240L/360L commingled for staff decanting; empty liquids first.
• Outside: 660L commingled for bulk glass; keep lids closed to avoid water weight.
• Cardboard: 240L-660L flattened; keep separate from glass.
• General waste: only for non-recyclables; avoid mixing to prevent rejections.

Weight and contamination

• Do not overfill small bins with glass; weight limits apply.
• Keep food and coffee cups out of commingled.
• If glass dominates, consider a glass-only stream to reduce contamination risk.

Scheduling

• Add lifts after delivery days or weekends.
• Track fullness for two weeks; adjust to keep 60-80% full at pickup.

Need a glass-heavy setup? Contact with store photos and delivery days. We will size commingled and cardboard bins and set pickup days to match your trade.