How to dispose of glass bottles and jars in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · October 10, 2026

Recycle

Put it in the blue recycling cart

Empty glass bottles and jars belong loose in the blue cart.

What to do

  1. Empty and rinse the container.
  2. Don’t break them. Any color is fine, and labels can stay on.
  3. Put bottles and jars loose in the blue cart.

Keep in mind

Window glass, mirrors, ceramics, and drinking glasses are made differently and do not belong in curbside recycling.

Check the official information

Rules, hours, and fees can change. These are the sources used for this answer.