Louisiana city launches glass recycling program

Slidell, Louisiana, and Keep Slidell Beautiful have partnered to launch a glass recycling program for residents, with services set to begin April 12.

“For more than five years, the citizens of Slidell have been asking for a glass recycling program,” Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert says. “City administration, city council members and Keep Slidell Beautiful have worked together to create a plan to bring glass recycling back to Slidell. This exciting initiative reflects our commitment to sustainability and environmental preservation.”

The city of Slidell and Keep Slidell Beautiful have partnered with Lacombe, Louisiana-based Coastal Environmental Services, New Orleans-based Glass Half Full and Covington, Louisiana-based Lemon Tree Recycling to deliver this voluntary glass recycling drop-off service. Starting April 12, and continuing every second Saturday of each month, Slidell residents can drop off their recyclable glass at the designated recycling site.

Glass collected through the program will be transported to a new recycling facility in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, operated by Glass Half Full. This $6.5 million facility processes glass for coastal restoration projects and produces glass cullet that can be remelted into new glass products. 

Glass Half Full and Lemon Tree Recycling will also provide subscription-based pickup services, according to the city of Slidell.

“We’ve heard our citizens loud and clear,” Borchert says. “They want glass recycling. Now that this new facility has opened in our area, we’re proud to offer this service to our citizens. Our efforts are not only about reducing waste, but also about contributing to important initiatives like coastal restoration. This is a win for Slidell and for the environment.”