Where to find glass jars?

valk_scot

I'd just go and knock on the doors and ask nicely. Most folk would be more than delighted to pass on suitable jars especially if you reciprocated with a jar of jam or whatever. Nicer than being weird and rummaging through their recycling anyway, lol.

kettlenic

I know it is weird!? I might have to start asking and then give them some stuff....I am becoming obbsessed with jams/conserves/chutney making!!

Soil_sister_1

My neighbours are happy to collect empty jars for me on the condition that they get a full one back every now and then!!

kettlenic

How well do you know your neighbours ? I have only lived on my street a month and I wonder if they will think I am weird- it is London and people here do not talk....

Soil_sister_1

I don't really know them well apart from saying hi in the street and asking for their jam jars! I broached the subject when a couple of them were putting their recycling bins out and initially they did look at me like I had asked for kidney but when I explained they were really helpful. I have lived here for a while but rarely see the neighbours to be honest.

kettlenic

ok going to be brave and go and ask - will try the two who live right next door and move on from there...

Thanks

PennyGSD

Have you tried freecycle?

kettlenic

mmm no but thats a good idea

Pink.

Hi kettlenic,

We have an existing thread full of suggestions so I've added your thread to it to keep the ideas together.

Pink

kettlenic

thanks - having a read through now - have put a 'wanted ad' on freecycle too