Can you recycle spectacles?

Glasses, or spectacles, can not be recycled using household recycling bins. The use of thin and lightweight materials in the production of spectacles, coupled with solid adhesives used to keep each piece together, unfortunately, makes them non-recyclable through regular household waste bins.

1. You can recycle your glasses by handing yours to your optician for proper disposal or recycling.
2. Donate or sell your glasses.
3. You can check with your local recycling centre if they accept them.
4. Alternatively, you can consult the Waste Hierarchy to find the least wasteful means of disposal for your situation.