Vlakglasrecycling Nederland - Acceptance conditions

Acceptance conditions

The following categories of waste sheet glass are differentiated as follows at Vlakglas Recycling Nederland:

CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION
Combination glass (Mix of various types of sheet glass)	Combination glass* Float glass, clear and coloured Patterned glass, clear and coloured Laminated glass Fire-resistant glass Wired glass Insulated glass, double or triple glazing (uncoated/coated) including spacer bar Insulated glass (uncoated/coated), including spacer bar Horticultural glass or greenhouse glass Tempered glass Mirrored glass Enamelled glass
Clear float glass	Clear float glass Clear plain sheet glass (industrial/float/patterned) Clear plain sheet glass with transparent soft coatings Clear plain tempered glass
Clear laminated glass	Clear laminated glass Clear plain laminated sheet glass
Contaminated sheet glass Is NOT accepted**	Seriously polluted with contaminants listed below***

* Small amounts of sealant, putty and other fasteners are allowed.
** Laminated glass ( thicker > 30 mm) en laminated glass with polycarbonate are not allowed
*** The terms pollution and contamination cover all the material that prevents the recycling of sheet glass, including:

heat-resistant glass: heat-resistant plates, ovenware, laboratory glass, glass panels for heaters or stoves, etc.
glass used in bottles and lamps: glass packaging/hollow glass, glass used in lamps, fluorescent tubes, etc.
ceramics, stone and porcelain such as gravel, bricks, tiles, etc.
paper/wood: newspapers, books, cardboard, frames, construction waste, etc.
bitumen-like materials: sealant, pitch, etc.
plastic: frames, strips, beakers, etc.
metals both ferrous and non-ferrous: frames, picture frames, metal strips, etc.
waste: house and garden waste, silicone spray, glue, etc.
substances and materials that are a danger to public health
other contaminants: sand, earth or mud, sweepings etc.

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