Glass Recycling Options | Update
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The Town of Sylvan Lake no longer accepts glass as part of our curb-side recycling collection service - this includes glass jars and bottles.
Where can you recycle glass now?
With help from the public, we’ve found a solution that prevents glass from ending up in a landfill...
- Starting on Friday, June 28th, if you’d like to recycle your glass bottles and jars, residents may bring their glass products to the Waste Transfer Site for no-charge recycling - please observe our Waste Transfer Site summertime hours of operation.
A second glass drop-off bin is expected at the west-end recycle depot, located on 60 Street/Memorial Trail, soon.
- OR, where applicable, you may still take glass bottles/jars to your nearest bottle depot.
Why the change?
The market for glass recycling is no longer available due to changes within the industry. On a positive note, our recycle depot contractor reports “strong stability” for all other recyclable products, as a result of the company’s extensive global reach.
Need a refresher in terms of what is, and what is not recyclable in Sylvan Lake? Check out our handy Recycling Guide.
Download our app!
We’ve launched a new online collection calendar and mobile app to help Sylvan Lakers remember their curb-side collection schedules, and to notify them of important service notices and programs like Large Item Pick-up dates, or changes to our Waste Transfer Site hours.
Head to the app store to download the “Sylvan Lake GoGreen” app, or visit www.sylvanlake.ca/collection to access schedules and sign up for notifications.