Leavenworth Recycling Center Resumes Glass Collection

Sustainable NCW takes over management of the Washington recycling center, restoring glass collection with community-supported transportation to Seattle.

MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): The Leavenworth Recycling Center in Washington has resumed glass recycling under new operator Sustainable NCW, following the transition of management from nonprofit Waste Loop.

The change followed Waste Loop's restructuring after its agreement with the City of Leavenworth ended in September. Waste Loop transferred its waste reduction education programs to Sustainable NCW, while its remaining operations transitioned to Eastside Rebuild, an independent nonprofit.

Glass Recycling Resumes With Community Support

Sustainable NCW is continuing glass collection following Sibelco's acquisition of Strategic Materials, which has reopened an outlet for transporting recovered glass to Seattle.

The program relies on community donations to cover transportation costs. Sustainable NCW recommends a voluntary $5 contribution per box of glass, weighing approximately 15 pounds, or the equivalent of about 12 wine bottles, 24 beer bottles or 20 assorted bottles and jars.

Leavenworth Recycling Center: Location and Winter Hours

Location: 216 14th Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826.

Regular winter hours: Wednesday, 3:30–5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Only clean glass bottles and jars are accepted. Window glass, Pyrex cookware and other heat-treated glass products are excluded.

Residents should confirm glass collection availability and holiday hours before visiting.