Glass Recycling in Akron

Mayor Horrigan has launched a glass recycling drop off program in the City of Akron. The purple recycling bins will be available in five locations: Diamond Crystal Ballfield (2175 Edwin Ave.), Akron’s Dog Park (499 Memorial Parkway), Behind Spaghetti Warehouse (510 S. Main), Goodyear Heights Metroparks (1950 Eastwood), and Goodpark Golf Course (530 Nome Ave.). The city will accept all clean food and beverage glass bottles in the recycling bins. Glass will NOT be accepted in curbside recycling carts.

Here's How To Recycle Glass in Akron:

• Gather your glass jars and bottles – no need to remove labels.
• Wash them out and remove any caps or corks.
• Find the nearest City of Akron bin near you using this map.
• Drop your glass in the bin.

The following items are acceptable for glass recycling:

Glass food jars
Spirit and wine, beer, & champagne bottles
Non-alcoholic beverage glass bottles

The following items are NOT Acceptable for glass recycling:

Windows
Mirrors
Light bulbs
Solar panels
Heat-resistant glass (e.g., Pyrex)
Drinking glasses
Computer/TV screens
Ceramics
Vases

For more information on the program please visit the city’s Engage page here. 

AKRON MAYOR DAN HORRIGAN

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