Overview

Collection

Curbside collection

Frequency

weekly

Container

Green bins

Other types of collection

Public drop-off containers for recycling

Resource Centre

Collection of bulky waste on request

Information

Accepted

bottles, glass jars

Not accepted

any other types of glass, such as: window panes, glass tiles, windscreens, wire glass, tempered glass, mirrors;

but also: ceramics, earthenware and porcelain, plastics, fluorescent tubes, electric light bulbs, screens, metals;

and bottles and containers that have not been emptied.

Before you throw your glass away, please remove all tops and stoppers, as well as any aluminium, lead or plastic sleeves.

Please rinse containers before placing them in collection bins.

Keep life simple by taking advantage of the weekly curbside green bin collections for used glass. Make the most of this practical and convenient solution, avoid tiring treks to collection points and reduce collection charges for mixed municipal household waste.

Did you know?

Glass can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity.

Recycling one tonne of glass saves the emission of around 300 kg of CO₂.

Collection type

Main collection method

Other collection methods

Talking trash: what goes where

Not sure what bin to use? Need help figuring out where to put something specific?
Check out our guide: Recycling A to Z.


Contact
the department

Contact details

48, route d'Arlon
L-1140 Luxembourg

Opening hours

Monday–Friday

from 8:00 to 16:00