solid waste is a serious business, and its categorization, gathering, and disposal has equally serious consequences for the population and the environment.
The reuse of waste glass poses a major problem in large municipal areas of the US. Post-consumer glass is often mixed-color and commingled with plastics and metals, contaminated with other materials like ceramics and organic matter and partially broken. This reduces its value and complicates the ability to achieve the cullet specifications of bottle manufacturers or other market