Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any loss in purity or quality. 1 ton of carbon dioxide is reduced for every 6 tons of recycled container glass used in the manufacturing process.
"Other" glass products such as table tops, window panes, headlights, light bulbs, ovenware, drinking glasses, crystal, Pyrex, etc., are to be taken to Advanced Disposal Transfer Station since this "other" type of glass is manufactured differently and cannot be mixed due to the additives in the glass, which will contaminate a whole load of recyclable glass.
Keep Cobb Beautiful has partnered with WestRock Recycling as well as other affiliates in the surrounding area. Below is a list of glass recycling drop-off locations that are open to the public.
The rule of thumb: If it is a container with a cap, it is a recyclable glass.
Facilities that Accept Glass
WestRock Recycling Drop Off Center
(Entrance located at the traffic light across the street from the Cobb Douglas Public Health Building)
1775 County Services Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30008
(678) 403-3900
westrock.com
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Kennesaw Public Works Facility
3080 Moon Station Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 424-8274 Contact for hours of operation
The City of Smyrna Recycling Education Center
3475 Lake Drive
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 431-2869 Contact for hours of operation
smyrnacity.com