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Windshield glass

How to dispose of windshield glass

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Read the special instructions below for details.

Windshield glass

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of windshield glass. 

Black cart

  • Put into your black cart

Put properly packaged windshield glass into your black cart as garbage.


City Eco Centre

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Take windshield glass to a City Eco Centre for disposal – charges will apply.

Special instructions

  • Package glass items safely by either:
    • Putting the pieces into a puncture-resistant, non-breakable container (e.g. plastic tub or pail with lid); or
    • Wrapping in two layers of paper and place in a securely tied bag or sealed box.
  • Label the packaged glass as 'sharps' with a permanent marker and place in your black cart.

Map of Eco Centre locations

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