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Glass Recycling in Jefferson City
Ripple Glass has been giving glass a second life since 2009. Born out of Boulevard Brewing Company’s vision to run a zero-landfill business, Ripple Glass has been keeping glass out of landfills and giving it an opportunity for a second life..jpg)
(For more recycling information in our community, visit our website or follow our Facebook Page, Jefferson City Recycles,) 
Where can glass be recycled?
Jefferson City has four Ripple Glass bins, which are free glass recycling drop off sites.
- 1228 East McCarty Street- Save A Lot Parking Lot
- 2730 West Main Street
- 320 East McCarty Street - City Hall Parking Lot
- 2284 Hyde Park Road (This bin is currently under repair.) Please stay tuned to the JC Recycles Facebook page for updates)
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Glass is an incredible material – it can be recycled forever without losing quality. It’s sad when glass ends up in a landfill because it could have been something new and could have been recycled infinitely!
Unlike other materials that require complex preparation before recycling, glass can be recycled just as it is. Ripple Glass literally does the dirty work for you! That means labels and lids can stay on, containers can have leftover residue, and nearly any shape or size is accepted.
Dive into the world of glass recycling with a simple four-step process.
Step 1: Gather Up Your Glass
First things first, start by gathering up all the glass you can find. Ripple Glass accepts all colors of food and beverage glass. Labels can be left on, and if the glass is transparent, it is likely recyclable.
Windows, shower doors or glass tabletops may be accepted if frames, bases and hardware are removed. Just make sure they fit through the 3’x3′ windows on the purple bins. And no need to separate your glass by color! You can mix brown, green, blue and clear containers all together.
Step 2: Store Your Collection
Once you’ve amassed your glass collection, find a spot at home to store them. A garage corner, under the sink – convenience is key. Use a recycling bin or feel free to repurpose a cardboard box or even a plastic kitty litter box. Anything will do!
Step 3: Drop It Like It’s Hot (in a Purple Bin)
Once you’ve gathered up your glass, it’s time to show up at a Ripple Bin.
All Ripple Glass bins are open to the public and free to use. \
- 1228 East McCarty Street- Save A Lot Parking Lot
- 2730 West Main Street
- 320 East McCarty Street - City Hall Parking Lot
- 2284 Hyde Park Road (This bin is currently under repair.)
Step 4: Glass Gets a New Life
You’ve done your part, and now it’s Ripple's turn! Once your glass finds its way to the Ripple Glass processing facility, the magic unfolds.
The glass undergoes a meticulous cleaning and sorting process, ensuring purity and quality. Brown glass, distinctive as amber, is separated out and transformed into 2-inch pieces destined to become new beer bottles.
Meanwhile, clear and colored glass is crushed into a coarse sand-like consistency and embarks on a journey to a fiberglass insulation manufacturer. There, it contributes to the creation of eco-friendly fiberglass insulation!
Communities that participate in glass recycling with Ripple Glass receive an insulation donation at the end of each year to be used as they wish.
In Jefferson City, River City Habitat for Humanity has been the recipient of these donations for 3 years.
What Kind of Glass Can Be Recycled?
When it comes to glass, Ripple is all about clarity – quite literally. Clear, brown and green glass are recycling winners, but not all glass is created equal. Unfortunately, ceramics, Pyrex and other non-recyclable glass varieties need a different home.
Keep an eye out for what’s accepted and what’s not to give your glass items the sustainable second act they deserve.
Accepted Items:
Glass Food and Beverage Containers: Say goodbye to those empty salsa jars or the remnants of last night’s sparkling water. All colors are welcome, and guess what? You can keep those labels on; we’re not picky.
Drinking Vessels: Whether you’re sipping from a pint glass, wine glass or your favorite mason jar, every toast can be an eco-friendly celebration.
Candle Jars: Had a cozy night in with your favorite scented candle? Don’t toss that jar; we’ll take it, wax remnants and all.
Cosmetic Bottles/Jars: Beauty lovers, you’re emptied-out cosmetic containers are recyclable too.
Windows, Shower Doors, Tabletops: Renovating your space? Recycle those old windows, shower doors and even tabletops (just remember to remove the frames and hardware).
Not Accepted Items:
✘ Cardboard, Boxes, Trash Bags: Sorry, cardboard lovers; this one’s strictly for the glass.
✘ Porcelain, Ceramic, Milk Glass, China/Leaded Glass: Beautiful as they may be, these delicate items can’t join the glass recycling party.
✘ Mirrors: Mirror, mirror on the wall, you’re not invited to the recycling haul.
✘ Laminated Glass/Windshields: Keep your car glass out of the purple bin; it’s a no-go.
✘ Pyrex, Corningware: These kitchen companions need a different destination.
✘ Dishware (i.e., Corelle): Your plates and bowls should stick to their own dinner plans – no recycling rendezvous here.
✘ Light Bulbs, TVs: Let’s keep the electronics and illuminating devices out of the glass recycling game.
Where does the glass go?
Glass to be recycled is consolidated at our purple bins. Upon arriving at the Ripple Glass facility, glass is cleaned, sorted and crushed into cullet. The cleaned cullet is then made into insulation or new glass bottles.