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Glass, ceramic and porcelain décor and housewares

How to extend the life of 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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