Recycling glass is good for the environment and makes business sense, start today by talking to your community, collect glass and prepare it for recycling.
With The Glass Recycling Company’s (TGRC) support, you have everything you need to make a difference; and make extra cash.
Whether at taverns, shebeens, restaurants or community centres, celebrations mean piles of glass ready for recycling and now is your chance to make the most of it.
Through the TGRC and similar platforms, you can locate buy-back centres in your area where you can sell glass by the kilogram.
Every piece of glass makes a difference, so start collecting today!
How to collect and sell glass
• Find sources
Speak to local taverns, shebeens, restaurants and neighbours about collecting their empty bottles.
• Whole or broken glass?
You can sell whole, unbroken glass containers or break the glass into >cullet.
• What is a cullet?
Cullet is crushed glass with particles larger than 40mm (about the size of two R5 coins).
How to prepare and store it:
• Use the bags or drums
Do not sort by colour. Pack all the glass together.
Store the bags or drums in an easily accessible area for truck collection.
• Maximise your efforts
Fill the bags or drums before handing them in. The fuller they are, the more you earn.
• Safety first
Glass can be dangerous, especially when broken, so always handle it with care. TGRC provides gloves and goggles to help you work safely.
Additional tips:
• Wear gloves to protect your hands when handling and breaking glass.
• Use safety goggles to shield your eyes from shards when breaking glass.
• Wear sturdy shoes to protect your feet from sharp pieces.
Where to sell your glass
Take your packed bags or drums to your nearest buy-back centre. These centres pay for glass by weight.
You can use Money4Glass to locate the closest centre and learn more about the recycling process.
For more information, visit www.money4glass.co.za
About TGRC:
The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC), is South Africa’s leading organisation dedicated to promoting and driving glass recycling.
We make glass recycling easy and accessible for everyone.
Whether your favourite beverage bottle or an olive oil jar, we want to ensure those empty containers find their way to a glass bank and start their journey again.
