*Published:* 07.24.2019 *Contact:* Timothy McNulty Communications Director Mayor 412-660-1999 timothy.mcnulty@pittsburghpa.gov City Debuts Glass Recycling Pilot Drop-off Locations PITTSBURGH, PA (July 24, 2019) Pittsburgh residents are encouraged to bring their glass bottles, jugs and jars of 3 gallons or less to three satellite drop-off locations. While the Environmental Services Bureau of the Department of Public Works still accepts glass for curb-side recycling, glass in the city’s single-stream system often contaminates other recyclables, and is part of the reason why recycling costs have increased and some municipalities have stopped collecting glass altogether. As such, the city is experimenting with the glass drop-off locations to support proper source separation. The lime green gable top recycling containers were purchased through a Department of Environmental Protection grant to pilot collecting source-separated glass. The collected glass will be delivered to Superior Mulch, LLC by Environmental Services and then collected and processed by its sister company Carry All Products located in Mt. Pleasant, PA. *What is accepted? * Any traditional food grade glass bottle, jug or jar of 3 gallons or less is accepted in the glass roll-off container. All green, amber, clear, and blue glass is accepted and can be placed in the glass-only container altogether. All other recyclable items, such as cardboard boxes, should be placed in a separate recycling dumpster. *What is not accepted? * Pyrex, drinkware, plate, mirror, or automotive glass are not accepted and are contaminants. Other contaminants are, lids/caps, plastic bags, crates, electronic waste, household chemical waste, other recyclables, or general trash items deemed for landfill. Residents are urged not to recycle inappropriate contaminated materials during this pilot program. *Satellite Drop-off Locations: * Construction Junction Address: 241 N Lexington Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday –Friday) Weekend Hours: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (Saturday) & 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Sunday) Strip District Address: 3001 Railroad Street (under the 31st Street Bridge) 24 hour access Beltzhoover McKinley Skate Park Bausman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210 24 hour access ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker