Birmingham recycling & disposal
How to dispose of drinking glasses, pyrex and ceramics in Birmingham
Grey rubbish for ordinary household items
These are not accepted in Birmingham’s recycling bins. The council describes the grey bin as the place for non-recyclable household rubbish, while listing separate exclusions such as batteries, electrical items, building waste, wood, and metal.
What to do
- Keep drinking glasses, Pyrex, and ceramics out of recycling.
- For ordinary household quantities, use the grey bin if they are not part of an excluded or bulky item.
- Check the council rubbish guidance for unusual or large pieces.
Official Birmingham City Council guidance
These links are the sources used for this answer. Check them for the latest instructions before disposal.