What do I do with it?
Recycle at home or at a recycling centre.
- rinse or wipe away any food
- remove lids, tops and caps and recycle separately
- put unbroken glass bottles and jars your red recycling bag at home, or
- take it to a Household Waste and Recycling Centre
- this includes food and non-food bottles and jars like perfume and face cream containers
This doesn't include:
- glass cookware (Pyrex)
- drinking glasses
- ceramics
- vases
- nail varnish bottles
- mirrors
- light bulbs/tubes
Broken glass goes in your rubbish bin. Carefully wrap any broken glass or sharp objects or put them in a sturdy plastic container like an ice cream tub. Clearly label the package so the crew know there’s broken glass inside and leave it out on top of your wheelie bin or sack.
Household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs)
We have 14 Household Waste and Recycling Centres across Cornwall. You can find opening times and a list of accepted items for each site using the button below.
You can find your nearest HWRC by entering you postcode on our My Area page.
You need to book a slot to visit some sites.