Since glass is 100% recyclable and never loses its value, collecting and repurposing it is built on sustainability and will remain sustainable as long as glass is in use. Recycling glass is also more carbon-friendly than producing new glass, cutting energy use by up to 40%.
This number represents inception-to-date amount of glass we have been collecting from CENLA and surrounding zip codes (since 2022). We couldn’t do what we do if it wasn’t for your generosity!
Donate your glass today and make a difference in preventing glass from sitting in landfills!
We don't only recycle Glass!
5215-B Leo Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Operating Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 am until 12:00 noon
Outside of our normal operating hours anyone can drop off their recyclables as long as the gates are open (generally they are open from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm M-F).
Glass
- Drop off CLEAN food grade glass. Some examples are::
> wine and beer bottles
> liquor bottles
> pasta jars
> olive oil jars
- Place in blue recycle totes in front of Glass Act entrance or bring inside if we are open!
*NOTE* We cannot accept the following:
- Safety glass
- Mirrors
- Light bulbs of any kind
- NO hazardous waste.
Aluminum drink cans
Drop off in wire cage next to the gray tote OR place bagged or boxed cans in large gray tote in front of Glass Act entrance
NOTE: this does not include aluminum foil / aluminum serving trays
Cardboard
TBD
Scrap metal
Examples are:
> Tin cans
> Steel
> Aluminum foil / Trays
> Other aluminum
> Appliances
> Wiring / etc
Drop off in large roll off container located in parking lot in front of Glass Act. The roll off is from Metal Express
Here’s How It Works
Get the Glass
Crush the Glass
Sell the Glass
What You’re Helping Us Achieve
With your help, we’re turning waste into a sustainable future for Cenla.
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How You Can Get Involved
We have 3 main ways you can get involved:
volunteer, glass pick up, and donate.
Who care about reducing waste and setting an example
What Our Members Say
Glass Act has made it easy for our family to recycle without the guesswork. We love supporting something local and meaningful.
Samantha T..
Alexandria
This service is so simple and effective. I recommend it to everyone who asks.
Ashley R..
Ball
We’ve reduced our trash output dramatically. Plus, my kids love knowing we’re helping the planet.
James & Erica P..
Pineville
Grandfather shared that his 11-year-old granddaughter, "the next generation," named Ellyott, told him to bring his glass to Glass Act and that he "needed to do this." So, the grandfather says, "I stopped throwing my bottles into the trash and started bringing them to Glass Act."
James.
Avoyelles Parish
When asked what brought you to Glass Act, he said he once had a convenience store that, unfortunately, polluted the earth around it because of a spill of about 1,500 gallons of gasoline. It has haunted Frank since, so he made a vow to try to make amends by recycling and bringing his glass to GA.
Frank.
Alexandria
I like coming to Glass Act instead of throwing my glass into the garbage can. I like that something is being done with the glass.
Greg Derbonne.
Rapides Parish
Let’s Keep Your Glass Out of the Trash
Without local glass pickup, most glass ends up in landfills. But now, you have a better option—simple service, real impact, and a mission worth supporting.
Whether you’re ready to recycle or want to help grow our reach, your next step is simple.
