Can I recycle it?
Glass jars are collected as part of your recycling collection.
This does not include glass cookware (Pyrex), ceramics and vases.
You can recycle all types of jars lids as long as they're not black.
Which container?
Jars: household glass and textiles box (black box)- remember to give them a rinse first
Lids: all lids go in your red bag for household plastic and metal packaging.
Black plastic lids go in your general rubbish.
When is my collection day?
Household Waste and Recycling Centres
View our Household Waste Recycling Centres to find
- location maps
- opening times
- materials accepted
You can also find your nearest centre by entering your postcode on our my area page.
For safety reasons, no public pedestrian access is allowed through the entrance or exit gates at any of our household waste recycling centres.
Only waste from households in Cornwall can be taken to these sites. Commercial waste is not accepted at any recycling centre.
