Acrylic Glass Trash Bulky Item Pick Up Acrylic glass and/or plexiglass is not recyclable and should be placed in the trash. Large pieces of acrylic panels and plexiglass should be disposed of using a bulky item collection. Bulky item collection options may vary depending on your city. Visit your city page (residential or commercial) to confirm the process, acceptable items, collection instructions, any applicable fees, and quantity of available collections. To schedule a bulky item pickup place an order online or call Athens’ Customer Service Department at 888-336-6100. Acrylic Glass Is Plastic #7 Acrylic glass, also commonly known as plexiglass, is a type of plastic #7, or “other” plastic. Learn more about plastic #7 here. Acrylic Is Flammable Acrylic glass can ignite at a low temperature. Avoid exposing acrylic glass to heat or open flames. If you are working with acrylic, follow all safety precautions necessary to avoid burns and unwanted fires. Ways to Reuse Donate Unwanted Acrylic Glass Habitat for Humanity ReStore, art studios, or community workshops sometimes accept acrylic glass for reuse or repurposing. Repurpose Unwanted Acrylic Glass Acrylic is a versatile material that can be cut or bent into almost any shape. Unwanted acrylic glass can be repurposed in picture frames, display boxes, shelving and other items. Check out Pinterest for more ideas. Did You Know? How to Recycle Acrylic 7 Tips for Working With Acrylic