Ceramic items include plates, cups, bowls and decorative items made from clay that has been hardened by heat. These items are durable but not recyclable.
Disposal Options
- Usable Items – Donate
- Broken Ceramics – Repair
- Broken Ceramics – General Waste Bin
Why
Ceramics cannot be recycled because they have different melting properties than glass and can contaminate recycling streams.
Did You Know
Kintsugi (golden joinery) is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, highlighting rather than hiding repairs.