The DMV Glass Recovery Grant eliminates the #1 barrier to glass recycling for bars and restaurants — cost.
Get a done-for-you system, weekly pickup, and real sustainability data.
The DMV Glass Recovery Grant FY26 fully subsidizes a turnkey glass recycling operation inside your venue for an entire year.
Bins delivered, placed strategically, and signage installed. Your staff doesn't need to figure anything out.
~1,000 bottles per month capacity with weekly collection. Scalable for higher-volume weeks.
Your Glassy Scorecard tracks pounds diverted, environmental metrics, and gives you content for social and marketing.
Optional gamification for staff buy-in and a community glass collection model to expand your sustainability footprint.
Beyond doing good, glass recycling has real operational and financial upside for bars and restaurants.
Glass is one of the heaviest materials in your dumpster. Less glass = lighter hauls = lower disposal costs over time.
A dedicated glass system removes broken bottle risk, streamlines waste sorting, and creates a cleaner, safer back-of-house environment.
Monthly data gives you actual numbers — pounds diverted, impact metrics — for social content, in-store signage, and press.
Customers increasingly choose businesses with verifiable sustainability practices — not just claims. This gives you proof.
Opt into customer-facing glass drop-off and position your venue as a sustainability anchor in your neighborhood.
Grant covers all service costs for 12 months. Your only exposure is the $250 one-time setup — that's it.
Five straightforward steps from application to first pickup. We handle the heavy lifting.
Complete the short enrollment form below. Takes under 2 minutes.
~2 minutesCommercial-grade bins delivered and placed at your bar, kitchen, and service areas. Signage included for intuitive use.
Coordinated around your scheduleA brief, practical training session integrated into your existing workflows. We return as staffing changes over the year.
Short & workflow-integratedReliable weekly glass collection aligned to your volume. Overflow handled flexibly. Nothing you need to manage.
Weekly cadenceTrack pounds diverted and environmental impact every month. Use the data in your marketing, social, and internal reporting.
Monthly impact reportingYour monthly scorecard gives you verified numbers you can actually use for marketing, sustainability reporting, and team motivation.
7 of 12 spots have been claimed — only 5 remain. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within one business day to confirm your place and schedule installation.
DMV Glass Recovery Grant FY26 · All fields required
Thanks for applying. We'll review your details and reach out within one business day to confirm your spot and schedule your setup call.
One payment locks in your spot and covers everything needed to get your glass recycling system running. You're paying $250 for $2,220 in annual service.
Bars and restaurants in the DC–Maryland–Virginia region that generate significant glass waste. The program is designed for high-volume establishments that can use the full 1,000 bottle/month capacity.
You can continue the service at the standard rate of $185/month. Many venues find the cost savings on waste hauling offset a significant portion of the service fee.
Bins are commercial-grade but compact. Our team will assess your layout during setup and place up to 4 bins in optimal locations bar, kitchen, service stations without disrupting flow.
The system is designed to handle approximately 1,000 bottles monthly but can be scaled. We'll work with you on overflow scenarios at no additional charge during the grant period.
No. The grant covers 12 months with no lock-in beyond that. Your only commitment is the $250 one-time setup fee covering bins and hub customization.
Absolutely that's part of the value. Monthly data showing real pounds diverted and environmental impact is yours to use on social media, in-venue signage, and press materials.