Orcas Island ExchangeGlass Recycling: What to Know
We recently announced that as of November 1, 2021 ORS/The Exchange will begin accepting separated glass recycling! Here’s what you need to know about separating your glass recycling: How much will it cost to recycle glass? …
Smart Glass Separation
Here is some basic guidance for glass recycling! What goes into your glass tote: Bottles/jars/jugs–empty, clean, and ideally no labels or caps or corks– labels on may be OK, and the aluminum rim on the neck…
The Glass Crusher Is On The Way!
Andela, the company in upstate New York that is making our glass crusher, let us know that the new system is ready to go, and will arrive in mid-August. Work has begun on the site, with…
New Glass Crusher is on its Way
A brand-new glass crusher will soon be on the road to Orcas from the Andela factory in upstate New York. These pictures show our crusher being made to order. Site prep has begun at the Orcas…
New Glass Crusher on The Way
Thanks to your support over the last year, we have placed a $57,000 down payment on a new glass crushing system from Andela Products Company, of Richfield Springs, NY. Glass has little or no value as…
