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How does glass recycling work for commercial businesses?

Arrange commercial glass collection around the collector's accepted materials and handling rules.

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Arrange commercial glass collection around the collector's accepted materials and handling rules. Keep container-deposit eligibility separate from general glass recycling: not every glass item belongs in the same system.

Information to gather

  • Ask whether bottles and jars need their own bin and what must be excluded.
  • Keep broken crockery, heat-resistant glass and other unconfirmed materials separate pending instructions.
  • If returning drink containers, check eligibility and who receives any refund under your agreement.

What to check before deciding

Compare collection charges and any sorting or handling fees with the refund arrangement. Do not assume a dedicated glass service is free or that a household purple-bin rollout defines your commercial contract.

Check a drink container against CDS Vic eligibility rather than assuming all glass qualifies. See CDS Vic - Eligible containers.

Send your site details and collection requirements to discuss the available options and written terms.

Sources

  • CDS Vic - Eligible containers. What can I return?; What cannot be returned?; Eligible container search. Checked 18 September 2026; confirm current guidance before acting.