what to do with old drinking glasses?

frostyspice

I have loads of old wine glasses that I need to get rid of. No one will want them, they're old and scratched. Can they go in bottle banks or will I need to dispose of them some other way?

notjustlaura

I think I'd try Freecycle even if they are scratched. Not sure about the bottle bank although I don't see why not.

withabix

If they've got lead in them (ie lead crystal glasses), you shouldn't put these in the bottle bank, as the MRF they go to and the subseqent re-processors of the glass cullet won't thank you!

Phone your local council's waste dept or check their website - they will usually tell you to put them in your non-recyclable bin.

kerrypn

If you are feeling arty, get some glass paint and decorate them, pair them up as xmas pressies

missychrissy

frostyspice wrote: »

I have loads of old wine glasses that I need to get rid of. No one will want them, they're old and scratched. Can they go in bottle banks or will I need to dispose of them some other way?

I would advertise them on freecycle. However, if you have a good matching pair, you could make up a present with a bottle of wine, perhaps in a basket.

horsechestnut

Give them to a "lower-priced "Charity Shop.
Or if you, or someone you know, do car boot sales, you might get a few pennies.

grunnie

I had loads of old glasses and planted small plants and cacti in them. I grew them on a bit then sold them at a coffeee morning for charity.

sandraroffey

put night lights in them. and wait for the power cuts.

zippychick

Hi Frosty

I have moved this to green and ethical to see if you can get some other suggestions over here

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wint

If you haven't found a home for your glasses yet you should deffinately put them on a free gifting site such as:

Scavenger.org.uk
Frecycle.co.uk
efreeko.co.uk

I'm sure that some would take them rather than forking out for some new ones. :j

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