Understanding Glass Waste
Glass waste predominantly includes jars, bottles, and other packaging. These items are made primarily from sand, soda ash, and limestone. When recycled, glass products save not only raw materials but also energy.
Our Services for Glass Waste
- Specialized Glass Bins: To facilitate efficient recycling, we offer dedicated bins for glass waste, ensuring segregation at source. These are suitable for households and businesses alike.
- Eco-friendly Collections: Utilizing our eco-friendly trucks and bicycles, we aim to collect your glass waste without harming our beloved Fife environment.
- Processing and Recycling: Glass is taken to specialized facilities where it is cleaned, crushed, and melted to be reformed into new glass products.
Types of Glass We Collect
- Clear Glass: Used primarily for food and drink packaging.
- Coloured Glass: Brown, green, and blue glasses used for bottles.
- Flat Glass: Such as windows and mirrors.
Why Recycling Glass is Crucial
- Conservation of Raw Materials: Every ton of recycled glass saves over a ton of resources, including 1,300 pounds of sand!
- Energy Savings: Recycled glass melts at a lower temperature than new materials, leading to energy savings.
- Reduced Emissions: Glass recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to cleaner air.
- Limiting Landfills: Glass is non-biodegradable. By recycling, we prevent it from occupying landfills for eternity.
Join the Glass Revolution
Whether it’s the beer bottle from a local Fife pub or a jam jar from your morning toast, every piece counts. We at Fife Waste urge every resident and business to prioritize glass recycling, ensuring that we pave the way for a greener, brighter future for our beautiful Fife.
Fife Waste: Through clarity of vision and purpose, we see a sustainable Fife.