Glass Recycling in Gibraltar

Glass recycling is the process of turning waste glass into usable products. Glass waste should be separated by chemical composition, and then depending on the end use and local processing capabilities, might also have to be separated into different colors.

Glass makes up a large component of household and industrial waste due to its weight and density. The glass component in municipal waste is usually made up of bottles, broken glassware, light bulbs and other items. Glass recycling uses less energy than manufacturing glass from sand, lime and soda. Every tonne of waste glass recycled into new items saves 315 kg of carbon dioxide. Glass that is crushed and ready to be remelted is called cullet.

To learn how you can start recycling your waste contact us today by calling us on +350 54012638 or email us at info@recycle.gi.