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Why Choose Waste & Washroom for Glass Recycling?
Businesses that generate glass waste often struggle with inconsistent collections, noisy early-morning services, broken bins or rising costs. Many end up locked into contracts that don’t reflect their actual needs.
Waste & Washroom works as your waste partner, not just another provider. As a broker, we compare pricing across a wide network of trusted glass recycling providers to secure rates individual businesses can’t usually access alone. In many cases, this delivers immediate savings without changing your current setup. Where possible, we can even keep your existing supplier in place and move your service onto our national pricing.
Compliance is fully managed. We make sure glass waste is collected by licensed carriers, handled correctly and supported by the right documentation. Your dedicated account manager monitors service levels and steps in quickly if collections slip or issues arise.
The result is a reliable glass recycling service that reduces hassle, controls costs and keeps your business compliant.
How It Works
Switching your glass recycling service is simple and fully managed by our team.
1. Send us your current invoice
Share a recent invoice from your existing provider so we can review your glass collection service, pricing and collection frequency. We’ll also assess whether changes could improve efficiency or reduce costs.
2. We compare the market for you
We check prices and service quality across our network of national and local glass recycling providers. Because we aren’t tied to any single supplier, we remain independent and recommend options that balance cost, reliability and operational fit.
Most businesses see an immediate saving without changing collection days or bin types. In some cases, we can retain your existing provider and move your service onto our negotiated pricing.
3. We manage the switch and ongoing service
If you go ahead, we handle everything — including managing the transition, coordinating with your existing supplier and ensuring collections continue without disruption. Contract exits are managed where required, keeping the process straightforward.
One point of contact, smoother collections and no extra admin.
What Is Glass Recycling for Businesses?
Glass recycling covers bottles and jars generated by commercial premises such as hospitality venues, leisure facilities and food service businesses. Unlike household glass, business glass waste must be collected by a licensed commercial provider and cannot be disposed of via council collections.
Recycling glass correctly helps reduce landfill, lower disposal costs and support sustainability targets. It also helps businesses meet duty of care requirements and avoid contamination issues with other waste streams.
We make sure your glass waste is collected, processed and recycled correctly, with full compliance support included.
What Can Go in Glass Recycling?
Glass recycling typically includes:
- Glass bottles
- Glass jars
- Clear, green and brown glass containers
Items that should not go into glass recycling bins include:
- Ceramics, plates or drinking glasses
- Pyrex or heat-resistant glass
- Window glass or mirrors
- Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes
- Contaminated glass mixed with food or liquids
Incorrect items can contaminate loads and increase costs. We help businesses set up clear waste separation to keep recycling efficient and compliant.
Glass Recycling Bins & Collection Options
The right bin size and collection schedule depends on how much glass your business produces and how often it needs to be removed.
Common glass recycling container options include:
240L Glass Recycling Bin
Suitable for low-volume sites with limited space.
Typically used by: cafés, small pubs, offices with occasional glass waste.
360L Glass Recycling Bin
A practical option for steady glass output.
Typically used by: bars, restaurants, golf club clubhouses, leisure venues.
660L Glass Recycling Bin
Ideal for busy venues producing glass daily.
Typically used by: pubs, hotels, event spaces, high-footfall hospitality sites.
1100L Glass Recycling Bin
Used where large volumes of glass are generated.
Typically used by: large bars, hotels, stadiums, multi-site hospitality operations.
We also offer flexible collection schedules, including weekly, multiple collections per week, or seasonal adjustments where glass volumes fluctuate.
