The Dilemma
Glass is an amazing material—it can be crushed and reused forever without losing quality. But what happens when you’re done with that wine bottle, pickle jar, or olive oil container? In many places, glass recycling is no longer an option. It’s often the first thing cut from curbside programs because it breaks and contaminates other recyclables.
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So, what do you do?
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Do you toss it in the trash?
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Do you go out of your way to find a recycling solution?
That’s where we come in!
​​​The Gather:
Signing Up with BackYard Sapphire
We make glass recycling simple. Whether you sign up for a curbside subscription, use our public drop-off, or request a one-time pickup, we ensure your glass stays out of the landfill.
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The Soak & Sort
Once the glass reaches our facility, the real transformation begins. Some bottles get crushed immediately, while others—especially those in vibrant blues—are carefully sorted, soaked, and scraped for our specialty glass mulch products.
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The Crush
Meet the Annihilator—our custom-built glass crusher. With one horsepower and a serious appetite for recycling, it can pulverize a case of bottles in under seven seconds. We blend colors like an artist mixing paint, creating rich, eye-catching hues.
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The Sift
Once crushed, the glass is sifted into different sizes, each with its own purpose.
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Granular sand & coarse sand – Ideal for paver bedding or as a base layer.
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Pebble-sized glass mulch – A striking, sustainable landscaping material.
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Beach-style glass – Tumbled for 10+ hours, soft-edged, and perfect for decorative accents.
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The Products
Our recycled glass isn’t just waste—it’s a beautiful, sustainable resource. Whether it’s adding color to a garden, creating a unique pathway, or serving as a base for pavers, our blends bring new life to discarded glass. Check out our Products page to explore the possibilities!
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​​The Purchase: Closing the Loop
Glass is everywhere, but transforming it into something beautiful takes time, effort, and a little bit of magic. Once sorted, sifted, and bagged in biodegradable burlap, our products are ready to go! Every purchase supports a small, sustainable cycle—turning waste into something wonderful.​​
​Want to be part of the movement? Email us and give glass a second life!