Glass Recycling in Lehi
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Tired of tossing glass in the trash when you know it could be recycled? Momentum Recycling offers convenient curbside glass recycling in Lehi City so your bottles and jars actually get recycled instead of landfilled.
Benefits of Glass Recycling
Recycling glass through our program offers numerous advantages:
100% Recyclable
Glass can be recycled endlessly with no loss in quality. About 80% of recovered glass containers become new glass bottles.
Energy Conservation
Making products from recycled glass consumes 40% less energy than using raw materials. This is because cullet melts at a much lower temperature.
Job Creation
Glass recycling creates 8-10 jobs compared to just 1 job if the glass is sent to a landfill. This boosts our local economy.
Conservation of Resources
For every ton of glass recycled, over a ton of natural resources are conserved, including 1,300 pounds of sand, 410 pounds of soda ash, 380 pounds of limestone, and 160 pounds of feldspar.
Reduced CO2 Emissions
For every six tons of recycled container glass used, a ton of carbon dioxide emissions is prevented.
Extended Landfill Life
By diverting glass from landfills, we extend their useful life and help keep waste disposal costs lower for everyone.
What Is Residential Curbside Glass Recycling In Lehi City?
Residential curbside glass recycling lets Lehi residents recycle glass bottles and jars right from home. Momentum Recycling provides a dedicated glass bin, picks it up monthly, and processes the glass locally so it can be turned into new products instead of going to the landfill. Together with other Utah communities, we’re keeping valuable glass out of the trash and supporting the local economy.
Separate Collection
Glass is collected in a dedicated container to prevent mixing with other materials. This prevents contamination and ensures collected glass is successfully recycled.
Convenient Monthly Pickup
Our service provides once-a-month collection from your home. You’ll receive reminders via email or text before your scheduled pickup day. Find your collection day using our interactive map or PDF route guide.
No Sorting Required
All colors of glass bottles and jars are accepted together. No need to separate by color – we handle that at our processing facility.
How Do I Recycle Glass in Lehi City?
Getting started with glass recycling is simple:
- Sign up for this optional service through Momentum Recycling.
- We’ll provide you with a 35-gallon can specifically for glass recyclables.
- Place your glass items in the can and set it out for monthly collection.
Our service is straightforward and affordable:
What Can Be Recycled?
What Types of Glass Are Accepted?
We accept a wide variety of glass items:
- Empty glass bottles and jars of all colors
- Beverage containers (soda, beer, wine, liquor bottles)
- Oil and vinegar bottles
- Vases and decorative glass items
- Drinking glasses and cups
- Beauty product containers
- Condiment jars
- Sauce bottles
- Spice jars
What Should Not Be Put In the Glass Recycling Bin?
We accept a wide variety of glass items:
- Automotive glass (windshields)
- Ceramics and dishes
- Light bulbs
- Mirrors
- Porcelain items
- Pyrex and heat-resistant cookware
Still unsure if your glass is recyclable? – Contact us directly – we’re happy to help!
Our Glass Recycling Process
Momentum Recycling uses a sophisticated process to turn your glass into valuable materials:
After collecting your glass and dropping it off at our facility, common glass contaminants (like ceramics, mirrors, etc.) are sorted out.
The recycled glass goes through several steps including multiple stages of sorting (by size and color), baking (to remove food remains and labels), and pulverization.
Et Voilà! Your glass is ready for it’s next life as glass bottles, fiberglass insulation, or a number of other glass products.
Need To Know Recycling Questions & Answers
Q: Do I Need to Rinse or Remove Labels From Glass?
A: Don’t worry about washing food remains or removing labels. Our process gets rid of it all. You may remove lids and corks, if convenient (these can go in your regular recycling bin) or keep them on the containers and our sorting process will remove them.
Q: Why Can’t We Put Glass in Our Blue Curbside Can?
A: Glass requires special handling for several important reasons:
- The local Material Recycling Facility cannot effectively separate and process glass mixed with other recyclables.
- Glass breaks easily and creates sharp fragments that pose safety risks to handlers.
- When glass breaks in mixed recycling, tiny shards contaminate other recyclables and reduce their value.
- Source-separated glass collection ensures more glass is actually recycled rather than ending up in landfills.
Q: Can Broken Glass Be Recycled?
A: Yes! Broken glass is perfectly acceptable for recycling. In fact, breaking glass is part of our recycling process. Just make sure all glass pieces are safely contained inside your recycling bin.
Other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can broken glass be recycled?
A: Absolutely! Broken glass is perfectly acceptable. In fact, our glass recycling facility breaks glass down into pieces so small it looks and feels like sand (called cullet).
Q: Do I have to rinse or remove labels?
A: No. Although it may be beneficial for your work space to avoid the smells that sometimes accompany food-related waste, it is not necessary to spend time washing your recyclables. By not washing empty recyclable containers, we can all preserve one of the most precious natural resources: water.
Q: What types of glass are NOT accepted?
A: Most glass at your organization is recyclable; however, there are some materials that we cannot accept. Here are the materials that are NOT acceptable:
- Automotive Glass (i.e. windshields)
- Ceramics (i.e. plates & dishes)
- Light Bulbs
- Mirrors
- Porcelain (i.e. plates & dishes)
- Pyrex (i.e. heat resistant cookware)
Still unsure if your glass is recyclable? – Please contact us for assistance, we’re happy to help!
Q: Why can’t glass go in the mixed recycling?
A: Our local Material Recycling Facility (MRF) is unable to source-separate and process glass at their facility. Glass is very difficult to remove once the small shards find their way into the mixed recyclables (think needles in a haystack such as glass shards embedded in cardboard) – which then devalues the recycled commodities later when resold into the market. Glass also breaks fairly easily, and tends to then become very sharp, posing a significant risk to the person that handles and/or sorts the material. Lastly, when source-separated, more glass is captured in the process and able to be recycled.
Q: Where does the glass go?
A: We bring the glass back to our Salt Lake City glass recycling facility where it is processed into cullet, after which it is used for things like fiberglass insulation, sandblasting, asphalt strengthening, and glass products (learn more about the process).
Q: How do I pay for services?
A: When you signup, you provide your credit card payment information that will then be charged the service fee each month. Since we are unable to accept any other payment method (i.e. check. PayPal, etc.), only credit card payments are currently accepted. You can view the date of your next recurring payment by logging in to your account.
Q: Can I have two (2) bins?
A: Yes – you can add a 2nd bin for an additional fee/month and a one-time 25.00 activation fee. To add a bin to your account, please contact us.
Q: Can I put my service on seasonal hold?
A: Yes, you can put your account on a temporary hold up to four (4) months. Once you restart service, you will be charged a one-time twenty-five dollar ($25.00) reactivation fee. Please contact us to put your account on a temporary hold.
Q: How do I cancel service?
A: To cancel your service, login to your account and click on My Services in the menu on the left. You will see a blue “Cancel” button to cancel your service. We will then contact you via email about when to place your bin on the curb for removal.
Q: What happens during the glass recycling process?
A: Momentum Recycling uses a sophisticated process to turn your glass into valuable materials:
- Collection and Initial Sorting: Glass from curbside bins is collected and brought to our facility. The first sorting stations remove contaminants like ceramics, light bulbs, and mirrors.
- Breaking and Screening: Glass enters a crusher with 24 large hammers that break it into manageable pieces. A revolving trammel screen then separates the glass from contaminants and sorts it into different sizes.
- Cleaning and Drying: The glass passes through a fluidized bed dryer heated to 190 degrees Fahrenheit. This process burns off residue, loosens label glue, and removes paper labels.
- Metal Removal and Color Sorting: Powerful magnets extract ferrous metals for separate recycling. An advanced optical sorter then separates different colors of glass using lasers and air jets.
- Size Reduction and Classification: The final product, called cullet, resembles sand or fine particles. The glass is pulverized into fine particles and classified into specific size grades.
Q: Can businesses in Lehi recycle glass?
A: You bet! Momentum Recycling provides different cart sizes and collection frequencies for businesses of all sizes. Click here to learn more.
Q: Where should I put my glass recycling bin?
A: place your bin at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day, at least 3 ft away from cars, fences, and other property.
Have more questions? We’d love to talk with you! Reach out to us…..
Lehi City not your location? Check out these other areas:
- Bountiful Glass Recycling
- Centerville Glass Recycling
- Cottonwood Heights Glass Recycling
- Draper Glass Recycling
- Emigration Canyon Glass Recycling
- Granite Glass Recycling
- Holladay Glass Recycling
- Midvale Glass Recycling
- Millcreek Glass Recycling
- Murray Glass Recycling
- North Salt Lake Glass Recycling
- Park City & Summit County Glass Recycling
- Saratoga Springs Glass Recycling
- Salt Lake City Glass Recycling
- Sandy Glass Recycling
- South Salt Lake Glass Recycling
- Taylorsville Glass Recycling
- West Bountiful Glass Recycling
- West Valley City Glass Recycling
- White City Glass Recycling
- Woods Cross Glass Recycling
Don’t see your city? Let us know you’re interested and we’ll bring glass recycling to your city sooner.
Apartment and Multi-Family Recycling
If you live in an apartment or multi-family property in Lehi City:
- Our service is available for small multi-family properties.
- To determine eligibility, check with your property manager about participation in the curbside glass recycling program.
- If your complex doesn’t participate, you can use public glass drop-off locations throughout the city.
Glass Recycling For Businesses In Lehi
If you want your business to be part of the solution, giving back to your community and prioritizing our natural resources, consider recycling your used glass.
- Stand out as a contributor and leader in Lehi.
- Get recycling service without a multi-month contract and no hidden fees.
- Receive monthly reports confirming the waste you’re recycling and its environmental impact.
