The Upcycling Company is collaborating with a variety of county, city, community, and business partners to create a convenient network of glass recycling drop locations for residents to use. Glass collected at these recycling drop locations will provide a clean feedstock that supports local manufacturing.
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“Over time, recycling rates of 75% or more are possible. The sooner we achieve that, the better for the everyone – and the planet”
– Derrick Standley / The Upcycling Company
GLASS DROP LOCATIONS
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HOW WE COLLECT GLASS
Community Drop Sites
We partner with counties, cities, and HOAs to set up a convenient network of ‘glass only’ drop locations. These glass drop locations are often colocated with other county recycling collection bins, near high traffic community locations, or in neighborhoods.
Business Glass Collection
Bars, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses are valuable sources of glass containers for recycling. Direct collection of glass containers from businesses result in a clean glass supply with minimal contamination. Businesses who participate in glass recycling programs often have the positive result of a decreased waste bill while supporting the circular economy.
Residential Curbside Collection
There is a growing demand in the U.S. for convenient curbside ‘glass only’ recycling. This request is coming from both residents and elected officials as a means to decrease quality glass going to landfills. We offer monthly curbside recycling to our partner communities at a reasonable rate equivalent to just a few coffee treats.
Event Glass Collection
We partner with local events such as golf tournaments, concerts, and festivals to offer ‘glass only’ collection bins that make recycling easy for vendors. Not only does this partnership decrease the event waste bill but it also creates a great education outlet when promoting our partnership.
Flat Glass Commercial Partners
Many commercial businesses that utilize glass need a reliable recycling outlet for their flat glass waste. We partner with these organizations to offer a cost effective option for this glass waste to be a part of the circular economy rather than taking up space in U.S. landfills.