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Residents can now drop off their glass recycling quickly and conveniently in the Purple Bin in the parking lot in front of the Mount Vernon District Governmental Center. All colors of emptied glass bottles and jars are acceptable materials for glass drop-off. Food residue should be rinsed out before placing glass in the bins. Items that are not accepted include food, plastic bags, lamps or light bulbs, ceramics, porcelain, mirrors, windows, and glass sheets.