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Abbotsford grey glass bins: accepted items, set-out and replacement
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Abbotsford curbside households separate glass bottles and jars into the grey bin, not the blue recycling cart.
Key information
Abbotsford curbside households separate glass bottles and jars into the grey bin, not the blue recycling cart. Glass is collected every two weeks on the blue-cart day. Leave 1 m between the grey bin and carts.
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Plan your next step
| Task or feature | What to know |
|---|---|
| Bottle or jar | Rinse; remove lid; grey bin |
| Broken glass | Follow city black-cart disposal instruction |
| Collection | Blue-cart day, every two weeks |
Sources: Glass Recycling | City of Abbotsford
Prepare the accepted glass
The grey bin accepts glass packaging such as bottles and jars. Rinse them, remove lids and put the lids in the blue cart. Labels can stay on. Refundable beverage bottles can go to a depot for the refund, or into the grey bin if you choose to give up the deposit.
Do not put broken glass, light bulbs, dishes, cookware, ceramics, mirrors, windows or drinking glasses in the bin. The city’s broken-glass instruction is to secure it in a plastic bag and put it in the black garbage cart.
Sources: Glass Recycling | City of Abbotsford
Set out safely on the correct day
Glass is manually collected every two weeks on the recycling day. Place the bin beside the carts with 1 m clearance. Do not put it on top of a cart or hide it behind containers or other objects.
The bin need not be full. Do not overfill it; extra glass can wait until the next collection or go to an accepting depot. The source contains 2025 rollout dates, so this guide uses the ongoing collection rule rather than describing rollout as new.
Sources: Glass Recycling | City of Abbotsford
Missing bins and service charges
Bin deliveries are complete. Report a missing, damaged or lost container to 604-864-5640 option 1 or waste@abbotsford.ca. A second container can be requested under the stated program; confirm current availability with staff.
Glass service is included in the solid-waste utility charge. The city does not offer an opt-out discount for households that rarely place the glass bin out. Keep blue-cart recycling glass-free to reduce contamination and handling hazards.
Sources: Glass Recycling | City of Abbotsford
Useful questions and answers
What belongs in the grey bin?
Glass packaging such as rinsed bottles and jars.
Can jar labels remain?
Yes. Labels may stay, but remove lids and recycle them in the blue cart.
Can I put glass packaging in the blue cart?
No. Abbotsford separates it into the grey-bin stream.
How often is glass collected?
Every two weeks, on the same day as blue-cart recycling.
How much clearance is needed?
1 m between the grey bin and the carts.
Can I stack the bin on a cart?
No. Put it beside the carts and keep it visible.
Does it need to be full?
No. Put out the amount you have without overfilling.
Can broken glass go into the grey bin?
No. The city says to secure broken glass in a plastic bag and place it in the black garbage cart.
How do I request a missing or damaged bin?
Call 604-864-5640 option 1 or email waste@abbotsford.ca.
Can I opt out of the charge?
No. Glass service is part of the annual solid-waste utility rate regardless of how often the bin is used.
Official information and next steps
Facts checked on October 14, 2026. Seasonal conditions and available appointments can change.