YLC Assists & Glass Half Full

Before Glass Half Full was created in 2020, there were no glass recycling facilities in New Orleans. We offer multiple free drop-off hubs across the city, where we collect glass “waste” from residents throughout Louisiana. We also offer collection services for residents, businesses, and events spanning several parishes. Once we’ve diverted this glass from the landfill, we sort it by color and remove all plastic and metal components.

Once collected and sorted, we then process the glass by pulverizing it with hammer-mill crushers at our local facility on Louisa St. We sift the crushed product to remove labels and sort the various size distributions. From there, we are left with sand products ranging from super soft, beach-like powder to chunky glass gravel.

This all happens right here in New Orleans; nothing is ever shipped out of the state or overseas for processing. That way, we’re transforming glass “waste” into a resource that actually benefits the community doing the recycling.

Finally, we allocate the sand and cullet for a myriad of applications. From coastal restoration and disaster relief to flooring and new glass products, we work to creatively integrate our recycled materials into every day life.

The possibilites for recycled glass sand are truly endless!