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Glass, ceramic and porcelain décor and housewares

Glass vases

Dishware

Drinking glasses

Ceramic and porcelain

Mirrors

Examples of glass, ceramic and porcelain household items

  • Crystal glasses, drinking glasses and dishware 
  • Vases and figurines
  • Pyrex glass containers
  • Fish tanks and aquariums
  • Coffee pot (carafe), tea pots, coffee mugs, salt and pepper shakers
  • Lab beakers and vials
  • Glass blown art, ornaments and décor
  • Trophies and awards
  • Marbles
  • Light fixture covers and sconces
  • Stained glass
  • Mirrors

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of glass, ceramic and porcelain housewares depending on whether they are usable or unusable.

Usable housewares

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse housewares by:

  • Giving to family and friends
  • Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace

Donate usable housewares to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include: 

Unusable housewares

  • Put into your black cart

Put broken or unusable housewares into your black cart as garbage. If items are oversized, please take to a City Eco Centre – charges will apply.

Special instructions

  • Package items and broken pieces safely by:
    • Putting into a puncture-resistant, non-breakable container (e.g. plastic tub or pail with lid.); or
    • Wrapping in two layers of paper and place in a tied bag.
  • Label as 'sharps' with a permanent marker and place in your black cart.

Why can't this be recycled?

The glass used for these items is different than food jars and is not recyclable.​​​​​

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