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Recycle Right NY - “Guide to Glass Recycling”

Not all glass can go in your recycling bin

Did you know that certain forms of glass are not accepted in your home recycling bin? Because of the varying makeup of different types of glass, items such as wine glasses, assorted drinking cups, mirrors, light bulbs, and ceramics (whether broken, or whole) cannot be recycled. The only glass that should be placed into your recycling bin includes glass bottles and jars.

Glass Recycling Tips:
Before putting glass bottles or jars in your recycling bin -

  • Check with your municipality or private hauler for more information about your local glass recycling program.
  • For bottles and jars that are accepted in your local recycling program, give them a rinse and be sure to remove the corks and lids.

Glass Reuse Tips:
Glass items that you no longer want and are non-recyclable can often be reused.

  • You can turn cups into flower vases or pen holders and jars into to-go containers.
  • Donating the items is an option too, but if the glass is broken it belongs in the trash.
  • If you’re unsure about an item, “Know Before You Throw” and look to your local recycling guidelines for more information.

Virtual Public Comment Hearing - Proposed Part 353 Regulations

Polystyrene Clam Shell

Effective Jan. 1st, 2022, no covered food service provider or store (retail or wholesale) will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam in New York state. In addition, no manufacturer or store will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute polystyrene loose fill packaging (commonly referred to as packing peanuts) in the state.

Proposed 6 NYCRR Part 353 will implement the prohibition on the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene foam containers and loose fill “packing peanuts.”

Persons wishing to comment on the proposed Part 353 regulations have the opportunity to submit written comments or make a statement at the following virtual public comment hearing.

  • November 15, 2021 1 p.m. – Virtual Public Hearing - Register

DEC will accept written public comments through November 22, 2021:foamban@dec.ny.gov

The DEC will provide interpreter services for hearing impaired persons, and language interpreter services for individuals with difficulty understanding or reading English, at no charge upon written request submitted no later than Oct. 25, 2021.

For more information about the polystyrene foam ban. Contact foamban@dec.ny.gov with any questions.

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We Want To Hear From You!

Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about or a public event or workshop related to recycling (organics, textiles, traditional recyclables, etc.) you'd like the greater community to know more about? E-mail us at organicrecycling@dec.ny.gov and it could be featured in an upcoming Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter.