Step 2

2. Glass Processing

At the cullet processor, the recovered glass first goes through a process of removing contaminants, such as ceramics and other non-glass, metals, gravel and other dirt. Glass is then sorted by color, and it is sized so that it meets specifications to be “furnace-ready” cullet. The finished cullet is then sold to container manufacturers to be made into new glass bottles and jars or in some cases fiberglass. Glass that does not meet glass manufacturer specifications may be used for a secondary application or product.