Much of the glass that metro Atlanta residents try to recycle is increasingly ending up in the trash.

Recycling companies often don't want glass because it can damage more valuable items, like cardboard and paper.

And as local governments have encouraged residents to pile all their recyclables in one bin, the cost of sorting materials has gone up.

Every county in the core Atlanta area works with companies that reject glass, though residents can still recycle glass at several locations.

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Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) is greeted by Ronald Acuña Jr. after batting during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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