Turning Your Glass into Gold: Recycled Glass Uses in Landscaping and Construction

You asked. We answered. TerraGlass Recycling Co. is now officially offering glass pickup service in Brentwood, Nolensville, Franklin, and East Nashville—and we’re doing a lot more than just collecting bottles.

We’ve heard the questions:

“What happens to the glass?” “Is it actually recycled?” “What can it be used for?”

From Bottle to Building: TerraGlass transforms recycled glass into terrazzo, garden soil, drainage sand, and eco-friendly construction materials.

Let’s break it down. Because every bottle you recycle with us becomes something better.

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🌱 Where Does Your Glass Go?

Straight into the creation of high-performance, eco-friendly materials. Our proprietary process transforms your discarded glass into:

• Drainage & Construction Sand: Strong, permeable, and proven in concrete mixes to maintain compressive strength​.

• Landscaping Aggregate & Mulch: Durable, beautiful, and perfect for decorative cover or erosion control​.

• Soil Amendment for Gardens & Farms: Studies show 20–50% glass sand blends boost plant growth (tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños—you name it)​​.

• Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Used in rain gardens and bioretention basins to filter runoff, reduce erosion, and recharge groundwater​.

• Road & Utility Construction: Approved for use in pipe bedding, embankments, and even asphalt mix by DOTs across the U.S.​​.

• Terrazzo Glass: Crushed glass in vibrant colors that can be used in floors, countertops, art, and architectural finishes​. (See our friends at Diamond Tool Store and Terrazzco).

  
  

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🏡 Why Sign Up for Glass Pickup?

Here’s the deal:

• Starting at just $10/month for homes. Businesses get custom rates.

• We pick up your glass on a regular schedule—no sorting required.

• You get peace of mind knowing every bottle is transformed into something sustainable and local.

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🌍 Why It Matters

Natural sand is becoming scarce. Most of it is dredged from rivers or mined, causing environmental harm. Glass, on the other hand, is made of silica—the same thing sand is made from. By replacing mined sand with recycled glass, we protect natural resources and reduce carbon emissions from long-distance hauling​.

Plus, using recycled glass reduces methane from landfills, helps cities meet climate goals, and supports local green jobs.

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📍 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you live or run a business in Brentwood, Nolensville, Franklin, or East Nashville, we’re here for you.

👉 Sign up today to start turning your empty bottles into beautiful, sustainable materials.

📲 Follow us on Facebook and YouTube to see your glass in action.

If you’re on the hunt for unique recycled glass materials—in rich colors like green, blue, and beyond—we’ve got you covered

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Let’s make waste a thing of the past—together.

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