Glass Recycling In West Valley City
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Tired of throwing glass in the trash when you know it could be recycled? Wish you had an easy way to recycle glass bottles and jars in West Valley City? Momentum Recycling has got you covered with our convenient curbside glass collection service that picks up from your home monthly.
What Is Residential Curbside Glass Recycling In West Valley City?
Residential curbside glass recycling is a convenient service that allows West Valley City residents to recycle glass bottles and jars right from their homes. Momentum Recycling collects glass separately from other recyclables to ensure it’s properly processed and recycled. This service helps divert valuable glass materials from landfills and supports local recycling efforts.
Separate Collection
Glass is collected in a dedicated container to prevent mixing with other materials. This prevents contamination and ensures over 90% of 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.
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 West Valley 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.
Service Details
How to Sign Up
The curbside glass recycling service is optional for West Valley City residents. The monthly cost is conveniently added to your water bill. Momentum Recycling provides a 35-gallon container specifically for glass recyclables.
Collection Schedule
Glass is collected once per month on a designated day based on your location. We send reminder notifications via email or text. Find your collection day using our interactive map or PDF route guide.
Proper Container Placement
Place your glass recycling container at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Position the container at least three feet away from vehicles or other objects. Do not over ll the container—the lid must close completely.
Apartment and Multi-Family Recycling
If you live in an apartment or multi-family property in West Valley City:
- Our service is available for small multi-family properties that receive waste and recycling services from West Valley City through ACE Recycling and Disposal.
- 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.
Pricing and Payment
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!
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.
Our Glass Recycling Process
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.
Glass Prep Guidelines
Q: Do I Need to Rinse or Remove Labels From Glass?
A: Preparing your glass for recycling is easy:
- Empty all containers completely.
- Remove lids and corks (these can go in your regular recycling bin).
- Labels do not need to be removed – our process handles this.
- Rinsing is not required, though it may help prevent odors in your home.
By not washing containers, you help conserve water – another valuable resource!
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.
Where Should I Place My Glass Recycling Can?
For successful collection, please follow these guidelines:
- Wheel your container to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your assigned collection day
- Place the can at least three feet away from vehicles or other objects to prevent property damage
- Do not overfill the can – the lid must close completely to prevent spillage
- Only items inside the can will be collected. Do not place items next to or on top of the can
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
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: Is there a contract?
A: No. The service is month-to-month, so you only need to provide a thirty (30) day notice.
Q: How do I pay for services?
A: When you signup, you provide your credit card payment information that will then be charged the $8.50/month 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 $6.00/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 fifteen ($15.00) 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 West Valley City recycle glass?
A: You bet! Momentum Recycling provides different cart sizes and collection frequencies for businesses of all sizes. Click here to learn more.
Have more questions? We’d love to talk with you! Reach out to us…..
Getting Started
Ready to start recycling glass at your West Valley City home? Sign up online or call us Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm at (801) 355-0334.
Join thousands of Utah residents who are making a difference through glass recycling. Together, we can move toward a zero-waste future!
