recycled glass sand

From Bottles to Sand: Powell, Wyoming’s GP-MegaMini at Work

October 16, 2026

In Powell, Wyoming, glass recycling is a very local operation At Powell Valley Recycling, bottles, jars, window glass, and other accepted glass arrive from Powell and communities across the surrounding region. For a rural recycling center, glass presents a familiar challenge: it is heavy, takes up space, and processing options can be a long distance…

Could Recycled Glass Sand Become an Environmental Material?

August 4, 2026

For decades, recycled glass sand has been recognized as a valuable replacement for mined or dredged aggregate in construction, landscaping, pipe bedding, concrete products, and coastal restoration. Once glass is pulverized into consistent sizes, it becomes more than a recycled material—it becomes an engineered mineral product. As environmental challenges evolve, so do the markets for…