Glass Waste Collection
Coastal Recycling works with trusted glass waste partners to offer reliable glass collection services across Devon. We provide 240-litre and 360-litre wheelie bins and a collection schedule suited to your business requirements, ensuring compliance with waste regulations and supporting sustainable recycling efforts.
Services
Glass Waste Collection in Devon
At Coastal Recycling, we provide tailored glass waste collection services across Devon, supporting businesses of all sizes. Whether you need a small bin for occasional glass disposal or a larger solution for high-volume waste, we have the right option for you.
We recognise that every business has unique waste management needs, so we work closely with our customers to create flexible collection schedules that fit seamlessly into their operations. All collected glass is processed for recycling, helping to minimise waste sent to landfill and contribute to a more sustainable future. From pubs and restaurants to hotels and event venues, Coastal Recycling ensures a hassle-free, responsible, and eco-friendly glass waste disposal service.
Glass Waste Collection for:
Restaurants and pubs
Hotels
Holiday parks and campsites
Cafes and coffee shops
Retail businesses
Offices
Events and festivals
Manufacturing facilities
Other businesses producing glass waste
Simpler Recycling Compliance in Devon
Under the new Simpler Recycling legislation, businesses with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees must separate glass waste from other waste streams, including general waste and Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR).
While the legislation allows glass in DMR, most Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs), including Coastal Recycling’s, are not equipped to process glass. Placing glass in your DMR bin could result in it not being recycled at all. To ensure compliance and environmental responsibility, we provide a dedicated glass waste collection service.
Glass Waste FAQ’s
What type of glass can be recycled?
We accept glass bottles and jars. Other types of glass, such as Pyrex, window glass, and ceramics, should be disposed of separately as they require different recycling processes.
How often can my glass waste be collected?
We offer flexible collection schedules tailored to your business needs, ranging from weekly to less frequent collections.
Why can’t I put glass in my Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) bin?
Most Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) cannot process glass effectively. Mixing glass with DMR may lead to contamination, making it difficult to recycle other materials.
What happens to the glass after collection?
Collected glass is transported to specialist recycling facilities where it is processed and repurposed into new glass products, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.
Does my business need to separate glass waste by colour?
No, our recycling partners handle the sorting process after collection, making it easier for businesses to comply with regulations.
Sustainable. Trustworthy. Compliant.
One planet. One chance. Our vision is to maximise the recycling and recovery of resources and be market-leading in our commitment to sustainability.
For the last 30 years, we’ve been making recycling easy meaning you can achieve your sustainability goals while continuing to do what you do best. Each year we grow, but we stay true to our roots, looking after the businesses that make Devon the place it is.
Connecting with local communities and educating with our expert knowledge is a key practice at Coastal to secure a more sustainable future for all. As much as 80% of the things that go into general waste bins could be recycled. That waste is a resource in the wrong place but together we can get it right.
