Glass waste

A dedicated service for collecting glass bottles and jars for recycling.

  • Separate glass, improve recycling quality and savings
  • Reliable glass collections designed for busy businesses
  • Reduce contamination, damage, and unnecessary waste costs
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Separate glass. Better recycling. Lower costs.

Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable, and when they’re separated properly, they can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Our dedicated glass recycling service makes it easy for your business to recycle more, reduce contamination, and stay compliant.

Save on waste collection costs in just a couple of ticks

Whether you run a pub, café, restaurant, hotel, office, or retail space, glass waste can quickly build up.

Mixing it with other recyclables increases contamination, damages sorting equipment, and drives up costs. Panda provides a separate glass collection service – designed to keep things simple, safe, and sustainable.

What goes in your glass bin?

Always make sure glass is clean and empty before placing it in the bin.

Yes please

  • Glass bottles
  • Glass jars
  • Clear, green, and brown glass
  • Empty drinks bottles
  • Food jars (sauces, condiments, preserves)

No thanks

  • Ceramics or crockery
  • Pyrex or heat-resistant glass
  • Window glass or mirrors
  • Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes
  • Glass mixed with food or liquids

Why separate glass?

Glass is heavy. When it’s mixed with other waste streams, it increases transport costs and lowers recycling quality. Separating it out means:

- Higher recycling rates

- Lower contamination

- Safer collections for staff

- Better-quality recycled material

- Improved compliance with Simpler Recycling rules

- It’s better for your business and better for the planet.

On collection, your glass is taken to a specialist recycling facility where it’s:

  • Sorted - Contaminants are removed to ensure only clean glass is processed.

  • Crushed - Glass is crushed into cullet, the raw material for new glass products.

  • Remade - The cullet is melted down and turned into new bottles and jars, ready to be used again.

How it works

  • Get a quote - Fill out a quick online form or give us a call

  • Choose your container - We’ll recommend the right bin size and collection frequency

  • Bin delivery - Your glass bins are usually delivered within 3 days

  • Fill it up - Store glass safely in your dedicated container

  • We collect it - Regular, reliable collections on a schedule that suits your business

Trusted by thousands of businesses just like yours

Panda has been an outstanding partner—always punctual, professional, and responsive to our needs. Their team goes above and beyond to ensure our waste is handled efficiently and responsibly.

The Sorting Room

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Why choose Panda?

We already help thousands of businesses like yours reduce costs and handle waste in far easier ways. It’s fast, efficient, and hassle free.

  • Quick off the mark

    We'll waste no time and deliver your bins pronto

  • Reliable collections

    We’re committed to planet-friendly, efficient collections.

  • 100% compliant

    We’ll make sure you comply with all relevant waste regulations.

Save on waste collection costs in just a couple of ticks

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Frequently asked questions

Of course you have questions, we also have answers. Find quick solutions to the most commonly asked questions about our services below.

Do you provide bins and containers? 

Yes, we provide many different options to serve our customers’ requirements. 

How should I present my waste for collection? 

The bin lid has to be closed containing the correct waste stream that you are contracted for, we can collect any excess at your request. Do phone in to arrange collection of any excess, which should then be bagged and left at the side of the bin. 

I have moved offices/site and need help moving my bins. 

Call Panda and log your request for any changes regarding your account. 

How long will it take to deliver my bins? 

This depends on when we are next in your area once the administrative process has been completed.  

 

How do I change my collection schedule? 

If you require a temporary change or a contractual change, please contact Panda. 

How often can my waste be collected? 

You can have as many collections as required depending on your postcode and how often we frequent that area, sometimes up to 7times per week, the least amount we can action is fortnightly. 

What happens if my bin wasn’t collected? 

If you have a missed collection, please check your portal for any update. If you do not have access, we can assist and give you access to the portal or update you accordingly. 

My bin was not collected. How do I report this? 

You can report this via your portal, email or by calling the Panda. 

What day is my collection? 

You can check this on your portal. 

How do I cancel a bin collection? 

Please email into info@pandarecycling,co.uk or call Panda. 

How do I postpone a bin collection? 

Please email into info@pandarecycling,co.uk or call Panda. 

How do I add an additional site for bin collection? 

Call Panda for any changes to your account. 


How do I set up an account or request a quote? 

You can request a quote online via our website or phone in. 

What’s my account balance? 

You can view this on your portal. 

Where can I find invoices for my account? 

Invoices can be viewed and downloaded on your portal. 

How do I download an invoice? 

You can download your invoice via your poral. 

How can I make payments on my Panda account? 

You can make any payments via the portal, by calling Panda or setting up a Direct Debit. 

I'm a new user and can't access my account. What should I do? 

Call Panda and we can arrange access to the portal. 

How do I pay my bill? 

You can pay your bill with a Direct Debit that can be set up by calling the Panda, or you can pay on via the portal. 

How do I cancel a direct debit or make invoicing changes? 

You can call Panda and we can assist with any change to your Direct Debit or invoice. 

What types of waste do you collect? 

We can dispose of any waste stream that is required, MMW, DMR, Glass, Food, P+C, Hazardous, Clinical, Construction, if your requirement is not listed, please contact us for further information. 

What materials can’t go in my general waste bin? 

Items that cannot be recycled including plastics, polystyrene, floor sweepings and packaging. 

Can I get weight or collection reports? 

You can access this information from the portal in the form of an environmental report. 

When will my waste reports be available? 

Your previous month will be available via your portal, usually at the beginning of the following month.