The combination of ingredients used to make glassware is different from what goes into container glass for bottles and jars. If these two types of glass are recycled together, the resulting glass will not be suitable for container glass. In fact, glassware, ceramics, window panes, or mirrors can pose a threat to equipment in a glass recycling plant. Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and tubes come in various shapes and sizes.

No. Broken glass is a handling hazard for the recycling truck operator. Also, broken glass makes it difficult to determine what type of glass it is. This can lead to contamination. See similar questions...

Glass bottles or jars used for food or drink can be placed in small quantities in your crate at kerbside for recycling. Larger domestic quantities can be taken to an EcoDepot for recycling. You are able to drop-off items at the recycling drop-off areas during normal EcoDepot hours at no charge. Certain organisations collect jam jars for reuse. If you have 30 or more jars you can call the TerraNova Waste Exchange facilitator (336 0080) to arrange for collection. See similar questions...

Yes, broken glass exists, but it is not "all over the place" even on city streets. Unless it's a recent breakage, it gets kicked or swept into cracks, against walls, or right against curbs and isn't strewn about. For the little glass that does remain, again, just watch where you're going! But, for the seasoned barefooter with tough, thick soles, most broken glass is not a problem even if you step directly on it. The following paragraph was contributed by Neil Kelley. See similar questions...

No. They're made of plastic resin, so don't eat the shards! Also, remember to treat them like your favorite dog in the car—on hot days, they'll melt if left in a closed car in the sun. See similar questions...

Some plate glass has lead in it. Window glass is a different type and is not compatible with bottle/jar glass and will contaminate the bottle/jar glass. Extra crates can be purchased for a one-off cost of $15.00. Or you can recycle the extras at the Refuse Transfer Station in Lincoln Street at no cost. Contact 0800 10 10 10 for assistance. You can get hold of a trolley or wheelbarrow to move it, or perhaps ask a neighbour to help out. See similar questions...

Plastic caps are not recyclable. The caps are made from a type of plastic that is not recyclable. Before recycling glass bottles, please remove plastic caps and throw them in the trash. Metal caps are okay, please rinse clean and place in recycling cart. See similar questions...

Both materials are recyclable and should be placed in the same recycling cart, unattached. At the recycling facility, a magnetic "belt" is used to separate the ferrous metals, like jar lids, bottle caps and steel cans, from the other materials. If the metal lids are left of the jar, they are not separated. In the glass handling process at the recycling facility, the lid becomes a contaminant and is not recycled but is discarded as waste. See similar questions...

The Barn Candle Company does not accept jars for recycling but most recycling agencies will accept empty jars. See similar questions...

Permanent, specially marked bins are accessible 24 hours a day. For more information, call 256-830-2467. See similar questions...

The familiar term Mason Jar came after its inventor, Mr. John L. Mason, who, at age 26, was a tinsmith in New York City. He perfected a machine that could cut threads into lids, which ushered in the ability of manufacturing a jar with a reusable, screw-on, lid. These jars freed farm families from having to rely on pickle barrels, root cellars, and smoke houses to get through the winter. For urban families, Mason Jars allowed excess fruits and vegetables to be preserved for use later. See similar questions...

Our new bottles are better for you, your kids and the environment because they are lightweight, shatterproof and easily recyclable. We use only the best quality clear plastic bottles because they're easier and more efficient to recycle than glass. They're also the most widely recycled beverage container, and they're recycled to make such useful items as polar fleece and fiber-fill for jackets. See similar questions...

Regular glass jars break easily at freezer temperatures. If using glass jars, choose wide-mouth dual purpose jars made for freezing and canning; these jars have been tempered to withstand extremes in temperatures. If standard canning jars (those with narrow mouths) are used, leave extra headspace in liquid packs (3/4-inch for pints; 11/2-inches for quarts) to allow for expansion of food during freezing and completely thaw food before removing it. See similar questions...

You can try the following Internet sources: http://www.homecanning.com/ http://www.weckcanning.com http://www.homecanningsupply.com/ Creswick, Alice: The Fruit Jar Works, Volumes I & II. Published by Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr. N. Muskegon, Mich., 1995. Leybourne, Doug: The Red Book of Fruit Jars Published by Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr. N. Muskegon, Mich., 1993, 2000. A Primer on Fruit Jars by David Hinson. Internet: http://www.av.qnet.com/~glassman/info/b&e/primer.htm See similar questions...

Glass is easier to sterilize, re-use, and recycle. Glass doesn't breathe like plastic which can impart off-odors. Glass is also more attractive and lets you visually judge the wine's clarity. See similar questions...

No, labels do not need to be removed, but you do need to rinse the can, bottle and/or jar clean of all residue. See similar questions...

Each of these products have different melting points, which makes it difficult to make glass bottles from mixing them. See similar questions...

Aluminum cans are better on the environment than glass bottles. For example, making cans from recycled aluminum cuts related air pollution by 95%, whereas making glass from recycled materials reduces air pollution by only 20%. Aluminum is much lighter than glass to ship and consequently reduces stress on the environment, such as gas required to fuel trucks, materials necessary to handle the load of glass, and extra emissions from freight vehicles due to weight. See similar questions...

present, the NYC's recycling program accepts ONLY plastic bottles and jugs. CHECK THE NECK: if it's smaller than the body, put it in the recycling bin. If it is NOT a bottle or jug, put it in the regular garbage. Over 90% of all plastic bottles and jugs are made of #1 PET and #2 HDPE. Other plastic items, including tubs, trays, pots, toys, and bags, may be composed of any number of other resins (PS, LDPE, PVC, etc.) that are present in extremely low quantities in our waste stream. See similar questions...

There is a limited market for recycling other plastics so it is not economically viable at present. For more information on recycling plastics go to www.recycle-more.co.uk and select Recycling Specifics, Plastics Recycling - Why Recycle and also Recycling Plastics. See similar questions...