Beer and Malt Beverages Recycling Beer & malt beverage containers are accepted in your recycling container. Prep for Recycling Empty all contents from bottles or cans. Do NOT flatten or crush beverage containers. Do not stuff anything inside the beverage container. This can render it not recyclable. For glass bottles remove caps. Metal caps go in the recycling. Mixed material and plastic caps go in the trash. Always keep labels on beverage containers to ensure CRV redemption. Athens accepts broken glass. Please place it in the recycle container. Did You Know? Glass Is Infinitely Recyclable Glass is one of the most recyclable items on the planet. It can be broken down and upcycled infinitely without losing strength, purity or quality. The glass containers used to hold food and beverages in particular are usually 100% recyclable. Recovered glass is recycled into other glass containers, fiberglass insulation, and decorative glass such as terrazzo tiles and landscaping (xeriscaping). How Much Energy Does Recycling Soda Cans Save? A single new soda can (made with virgin aluminum) uses the same amount of energy as twenty soda cans that are made from recycled material. Also, recycling one soda can saves enough energy to run a television for three hours.