How to Make Money Recycling Glass

Most people are familiar with recycling aluminum cans, but did you know that you can also make money recycling glass? Recycling glass is a cheap easy way to make free money with nothing more than a little time and some recycling containers.

Things You'll Need

• Trash Cans
• Trash Bags
• Empty Glass Bottled and Jars

Instructions

1. Identify locations that are likely to have empty glass jars and bottles. Think of places that have kitchens, cook food, or serve beer. Examples: concession stands, athletic complexes, school cafeterias, even restaurants.

2. Ask permission for the places above before beginning glass recycle program.

3. Place large boxes or trash cans in each of the locations to use as recycling containers. Line the boxes or trash cans with trash bags first to make removal easy. Also place a sign on each box or trash can that says "Empty Glass Bottles a& Jars Only - No Trash".

4. Collect the empty glass at least once or twice a week. If you have a truck or SUV that works better than a car.

5. Identify your nearest recycling location by looking in the phone book, or by going to http://earth911.com.

6. Take the glass to the recycling location and collect your money.

Resources

• Earth 911 Recycling Centers