Community Curbside Best Practices

Strong community curbside programs follow these guidelines for glass recycling outreach:

• Inform residents what can and cannot be recycled curbside on their website, flyers, and on recycling containers

• Provide instructions for glass recycling preparation: Clean and empty bottles and jars, separate metal lids

• Include pictures of acceptable glass bottles and jars

• Engage with residents about glass recycling at events

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Helpful Community Education Resources

• Questions for Program Decision Makers

• EPA: Municipal Recycling Tool Kit

• SWANA Community Awareness Awards

• The Recycling Partnership

• Glass Packaging Institute

• Keep America Beautiful

• Earth 911

Use MRF videos and photos tell the story of what happens to recyclables after they leave the curb or drop-off center.

SOURCE: RUMPKE RECYCLING