The interest in recycling architectural glass products is growing; however, information on companies offering recycling services is fragmented and difficult to find. A recent survey conducted by NGA showed that the architectural glass industry is interested in more recyclability of post fabrication products. Respondents indicated that roadblocks such as labor, cost, space and the lack of local resources prevent them from recycling glass waste. 

The purpose of this bulletin is to: Identify the different products that can be recycled and those that cannot be recycled; Clarify misconceptions about glass recycling and identify sources for recycling architectural glass; Provide examples of a variety of products that can be created or improved using recycled glass; Quantify and explain some of the societal and sustainability benefits of recycling glass. 

The Technical Services Division of the National Glass Association (NGA) has produced this Glass Technical Paper solely for informational purposes. This Paper was developed by dedicated member volunteers and subject matter experts. The original version of this document was published in 2014. This version of the document was updated and published in February 2025.