Brown Glass Bottles Recycling

Brown glass bottles are commonly used for packaging beverages like beer, cider, and certain medications. The brown colour of the glass block UV rays, preserving their flavor and quality. Brown glass, also known as amber glass, is made using a mixture of natural raw materials and specific additives. Specific metal oxides such as carbon, sulfur compounds, and iron oxides are added to get the brown colour during the manufacturing process.

How to Recycle Brown Glass Bottles

Brown glass bottles are recyclable and are often collected separately from other glass colours to ensure high-quality recycling. Disposing of glasses might seem straightforward, but doing it right can make a big difference for our environment.
Different options for recycling brown glass bottles are:

• Curbside Recycling Programs
• Drop-Off Recycling Centers
• Bottle Deposit Programs
• Recycling at Events
• Return to Manufacturer
• Recycling with Specialized Companies

These bottles can be melted down and reused to make new brown glass bottles or other glass products. Before recycling, the bottles should be cleaned. The caps and labels should be removed.

Scrap Value of Brown Glass Bottles

The value of glass bottle scrap can vary based on the colour and condition of the bottles, cleanliness, market demand, and local recycling practices. Make sure to check with local recycling centers, material suppliers, or online marketplaces in your area for accurate and current pricing of scraps. Check out this link for more details on the current scrap metal prices in United Kingdom.