What is GBS?

Glass Buying Station (GBS) is a program initiated by BBPD Packaging Supplies Trading that serves as a Glass Waste Collection and Segregation Program at Source for various establishments such as sari-sari stores, households, hotel, restaurants, bars, and resorts.

This project initiative enables households to gather and recycle glass bottles through the empowerment of the Barangays.

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What We Aspire?

Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage and inspire individuals and communities to participate in glass recycling, waste reduction, and resource conservation. Through innovative approaches and partnerships, we strive to enhance the availability and ease of glass recycling for all. By encouraging collective action, we aspire to create a significant environmental impact and work towards a sustainable future.

Our Vision

We envision promoting a circular economy and reducing waste for a sustainable future. Our goal is to create a community where glass recycling becomes a common practice. Through this initiative, we aim to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Our Goal

Reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and pave ways towards a sustainable and thriving environment.

Glass Types We Accept & Do Not Accept

To ensure effective recycling and maintain quality standards, we strictly segregate acceptable glass types from non-recyclable ones. Below are the glass categories we buy, and the types we do not accept. Kindly refer to the visuals to guide your sorting process and help support a more sustainable environment.

What We Buy

Clear Bottles
Broken glass, bottles, and jars
Amber Bottles
Food Glassware
Green Bottles
Condiment Jars
Broken Clear Glass
Soda and Non-soda drinks
Broken Amber Glass
Alcoholic Beverages
Broken Green Glass
Colored Bottles

We do not accept glass types that are non-recyclable or do not meet our quality standards for food-grade recycling. Anything that does not touch food will not be bought. This includes ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs, window glass, Pyrex, laboratory glassware, and other treated or coated glass materials. These items can contaminate the recycling stream or damage equipment, and are therefore strictly excluded from our buying list.

Not Buy Items

Benefits of GBS

  • Circular Economy
    GBS contributes to a circular economy by enabling the reuse of glass materials instead of letting them end up in landfills.
  • Space Saver
    Reduces the volume of stored glass waste, freeing up space in homes, stores, and junk shops.
  • Environmental Sustainability
    Prevents pollution and minimizes the environmental impact of waste, helping conserve resources and energy.
  • Additional Income
    Provides a source of income for individuals and small businesses by converting glass waste into money.
  • Raising Awareness
    Educates communities on the importance of recycling and encourages proactive environmental behavior.
  • Economic Opportunity
    Promotes job creation and local business development through glass collection and recycling services.
About Glass Buying Station

Glass Buying Station (GBS) is an environmental program of Bicol Bottles and Packaging Depot committed to reducing glass waste by purchasing used glass bottles. We partner with local communities and businesses to promote sustainable recycling and circular economy practices.

What We Do

GBS collects and buys recyclable glass materials from individuals, organizations, and enterprises. Our stations offer fair pricing per kilo and provide incentives through raffles and promos to encourage community participation in glass waste reduction.

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