Glass / Glas

See the most important Danish waste categories and how correct sorting helps materials move on to recycling.

Glass

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Cardboard
Paper
Hazardous waste
Textile waste
Plastic
Residual waste
Small electronics
Glass
Food and beverage cartons
Food waste
Metal
Batteries

In short

Glass mainly means empty bottles and packaging glass without a deposit. The glass should be emptied and scraped clean, but it does not need to be thoroughly washed.

Common mistakes

  • Porcelain, ceramics and stoneware must not be sorted as glass.
  • Mirrors, window glass and ovenproof glass have a different composition than packaging glass.
  • Light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light sources must be sorted separately.
  • Chemical bottles and medicine glass may require hazardous waste, pharmacy return or recycling centre delivery.

Packaging glass or special glass?

Empty bottles and jars can be recycled

Non-deposit glass bottles, jam jars, food jars, vitamin jars and shards from packaging glass can usually be sorted as glass.

Other glass types must be kept out

Mirrors, window glass, ceramics, porcelain, ovenproof glass and light sources can ruin recycling because they melt differently or require special handling.

Check local rules

Danish municipalities may have different rules for drinking glasses, glass shards, lids on jars, medicine glass, mirrors and whether glass is collected at home or in public containers. Find your municipality.

Glass waste

Glass waste includes empty glass bottles, jars and similar glass packaging. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality, which makes correct sorting valuable.

What belongs with glass?

Glass should be emptied and scraped clean, but it does not need to be thoroughly washed. Porcelain, ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs and chemical bottles should not be sorted as ordinary glass, because they can disturb recycling or require special handling.

FAQ about glass

Does glass need to be washed before sorting?+

No, glass usually does not need to be washed thoroughly. It should simply be emptied and scraped clean so there are no large amounts of food or liquid left.

Can lids stay on jars?+

It depends on the municipality. In many places lids can stay on or be sorted as metal/plastic, but local rules can vary.

Can drinking glasses go in glass recycling?+

Rules vary. Some municipalities accept drinking glasses, while others want them delivered at a recycling centre or placed in residual waste.

Can porcelain and ceramics go in glass?+

No. Porcelain, ceramics and stoneware must not go in glass because they have a different composition and can ruin recycling.

Where should light bulbs and fluorescent tubes go?+

Light bulbs, LED bulbs and fluorescent tubes should normally be delivered as light sources at a recycling centre or through the municipality’s special scheme.

Waste items sorted as glass / Glas

Ampoule

Beetroot jar

Broken glass

Canning jar

Chocolate spread

Clip-top jar

Cocoa milk carton

Crushed glass

Dropper bottle

Empty pill bottle

Glass bottle

Glass bowl

Glass packaging

Glass tabletop

Herring jar

Honey tub

Instant coffee jar

Jam jar

Marmalade jar

Medicine bottle

Nutella jar

Olive oil bottle

Pesto jar

Pill bottle

Preserving jar

Red wine

Skin tonic

Spice jar

Spirits bottle

Tealight glass holder

Vitamin bottle

Wine

Wine bottle

Wine glass

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