Traveling Glass Recycling

Glass recycling page

Allegheny County's Department of Sustainability and PRC has rolled out a Traveling Glass Recycling program. This self-serve glass drop-off site travels to various locations around the county, making it easier to recycle glass. 

2024 Schedule

Each week-long collection event runs Saturday through Thursday. Bins placed in county parks are available from 7:00 am - sundown each day.

Dates Location

February 10-15

Boyce Park
Four Seasons Lodge
Parking Lot

901 Centerview Road
Plum, PA 15239
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April 13-18

Settlers Cabin Park
Park Office
Parking Lot

635 Ridge Road
Carnegie, PA 15205
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May 18-23

Round Hill Park
Visitors Center
Main Parking Lot
(near the duck pond)

651 Round Hill Road
Elizabeth Township, PA 15037
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June 8-13

Deer Lakes Park
Veterans 1 Shelter
Parking Lot

108 Mahaffey Road
Tarentum, PA 15084
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July 13-18

Hartwood Acres Park
Amphitheater Overflow
Parking Lot


4100 Middle Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
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August 10-15

Settlers Cabin Park
Park Office
Parking Lot

635 Ridge Road
Carnegie, PA 15205
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September 7-12

White Oak Park
Chestnut Parking Lot

2632 McClintock Road
White Oak, PA 15131
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October 5-10

North Park
Swimming Pool
Parking Lot

South Ridge Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101
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November 9-14

South Park
VIP Parking Lot

Corrigan Drive & 100 Acres Drive
Bethel Park, PA 15102
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Why recycle glass?

Glass is still one of the most recyclable materials generated in homes, and should not be trashed. Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without losing any quality, which makes the effort to put these items back into the recycling ecosystem even more important.

What types of glass are acceptable?

Check the flyer to see what can be recycled(PDF, 445KB) in the Traveling Glass Bin program.  

How should the glass be prepared?

Containers should be empty and rinsed. Lids and labels don't need to be removed. Please remember that any bags and boxes used to carry the glass must be discarded off-site.