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Broken glass disposal

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Sequins · 12/12/2010 15:13

I have a little collection of broken glass now, stored in some old Cheerios boxes. It is getting a bit silly. How do I dispose of these safely?

Would it be OK to wrap in kitchen paper, put in a bin bag and then leave on top of the bin with a sign on it saying "BROKEN GLASS"? I am worried I might booby-trap the binmen!

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Seona1973 · 12/12/2010 16:05

can you not just put them in the bin in the cheerio boxes - maybe put the boxes in a carrier bag and tie it first.

onimolap · 12/12/2010 16:07

Are you near a bottle bank? Eveything I chuck in them sounds like it smashes on impact, so whoever deals with the contents will be expecting broken glass.

Sequins · 12/12/2010 17:48

You are both right, I am sure. I have just built up such a pile it makes me nervous and indecisive. Does mn do virtual slaps? That's probably all I need.

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emsyj · 13/12/2010 21:45

My mother always wraps broken glasses and dishes (she breaks a lot, she's very gung ho in the kitchen) in newspaper. I have picked up the habit from her. I wouldn't have thought your bin men would care if they have the automatic lift-and-tip things on their lorry as they never come in contact with the contents of the bin anyway IYSWIM.

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