6-24-18
At some point in time, we all end up with dishesand glasswarewe don’t need. Some things break, others get lost, people move and needs change. Whether they’re family hand-me-downs or an incomplete set, here’s what you can do with unwanted dishes:
Toss all broken items. If dishes are broken, or have bad chips, cracks or stains, toss them. Wrap any sharp edges or pieces in newspaper, place them in a plastic bag, label them as “broken glass,” and throw them away. Broken glass is never recyclable because it’s a hazard for sanitation workers to handle it.
Glassware and Pyrex can be donated or tossed. Glassware and Pyrex are not recyclable. They have different melting points than regular glass jars and bottles, and they can contaminate an entire batch of recycled glass.Donate any items that are reusable.Otherwise, be sure to toss them.
Ceramic items can be donated or tossed. Ceramic items cannot be recycled at most facilities, though sometimes facilities that recycle bricks and concrete will recycle ceramics.If your ceramic dishes are reusable, donate them!
Vintage china can often be sold. Try selling your china to an organization such as Replacements, Ltd.
Upcycle! There are dozens of ways to upcycle old dishes. Check out Pinterest for inspiration.
