How to dispose of Glass (Bottles, Jars & Broken) in California

California rules

CRV bottles/cans can be redeemed for cash at recycling centers (5¢ or 10¢).

General steps

1. Rinse glass bottles and jars — food residue contaminates recycling batches.
2. Remove metal lids (recycle separately). Labels can stay on.
3. Place in curbside recycling bin if your program accepts glass.
4. Broken glass: Wrap in newspaper or cardboard, label 'BROKEN GLASS', and place in trash.
5. Window glass, mirrors, and ceramics do NOT go in bottle recycling — different melting points.