PA Resources Council, Western PA Municipalities Launch Glass Recycling Collaborative To Set Up Permanent Glass Recycling Stations

A ribbon cutting ceremony on March 1 at Village Square Mall marked the launch of the Glass Recycling Collaborative of Southwestern PA, a newly formed partnership between municipalities in Allegheny County and the Pennsylvania Resources Council to provide uninterrupted glass recycling access thanks to a grant provided by the Department of Environmental Protection. 

Area residents can drop off all colors of glass bottles, jars and jugs at the first two sites established as part of this region-wide glass recycling network.  

“For years, CAP Glass and Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling have served as essential partners with PRC in glass recycling programs in this region, and we are excited to see our partnership expand through the collaborative,” according to PRC Deputy Director Sarah Alessio Shea. “To grow the circular economy in Southwestern PA, Michael Brothers will deliver all glass collected in the blue dumpsters to CAP Glass in Mt. Pleasant, Pa.  There it will be sorted and prepared for use by regional glass product manufacturers, and a bottle, jar or jug dropped in the bin today could be recycled and back on a store shelf in less than 30 days.”

Individuals can deposit glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors (no sorting required) in blue recycling dumpsters permanently installed at these two locations:

-- Village Square Mall – launching March 1:  5000 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102.  Drop off available seven days a week sponsored by Borough of Dormont, Municipality of Bethel Park, Municipality of Mt. Lebanon and Township of Upper St. Clair in partnership with Oxford

-- Moon Township – launching March 7: Public Works Garage lot, 1115 Stevenson Mill Road, Moon Township, PA 15108, Drop off weekdays 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. sponsored by Moon Township and Moon Township Municipal Authority.

This recycling program, conducted in partnership with CAP Glass and Michael Brothers, is made possible through a PA DEP recycling grant held by Borough of Dormont. 

“Glass is still one of the most recyclable materials we generate in our homes, and the market for glass recycling is very strong,” said Shea.  “It’s important from an environmental perspective to keep glass out of landfills, and PRC is dedicated to building an efficient, region-wide glass recycling collection network.”

For more information regarding glass recycling, visit PRC’s Glass Recycling webpage.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook.  Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.  Click Here to support their work.

PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.  PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives. 

NewsClips:

-- WESA: New Permanent Glass Recycling Stations Opening In Allegheny County Thanks To Partnership Of PA Resources Council, Municipalities

-- TribLive: Quaker Valley COG Selects Permanent Glass Recycling Spot In Sewickley

[Posted: March 2, 2022]  PA Environment Digest