Glass bottles and jars are accepted in the purple bins at the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations free of charge.
FAQs
What glass CAN be taken to the purple bins?
- Glass bottles - i.e. beer bottles, wine bottles, glass soft drink bottles, sauce/condiment bottles
- Glass jars - i.e. sauce/condiment jars
Please remove any lids or corks before placing in the purple bins.
What glass CANNOT be taken to the purple bins?
- Drinking glasses
- Broken crockery
- Storage and baking ware
- Perfume bottles
- Window glass
These types of glass are made from a different melting point to the glass bottles and jars that beverages and condiments come in. This means that they can’t be recycled using the same process.
Do I need to pay a fee to drop off glass bottles and jars?
No. This is a free service.
Do I need to remove lids, corks and labels?
Yes. You need to remove lids and corks from glass bottles and jars because they are made from metal or plastic, and can’t be recycled using the same process.
You can place lids in your kerbside recycling bin if they are larger than a 50 cent coin.
Labels can be left on glass bottles and jars.
Do I need to clean my glass bottles and jars before taking them to the purple bins?
No. There’s no need to waste water cleaning your glass bottles and jars. Just make sure they are empty.
Why are there glass-only recycling bins at the transfer stations?
Glass is compacted during the collection process, so it breaks and becomes embedded in paper, cardboard, plastic and metal materials. This results in a lower quality to recyclable products.
Placing your glass bottles and jars in the purple bins will drastically improve the quality of all recyclable materials.
What will happen to the glass that I take to the purple bins?
The glass bottles and jars will be recycled and turned into products such as sand for road bases.
Can I still put glass in my kerbside recycling bin?
Yes. You can put your glass bottles and jars in your kerbside recycling bins.