Recycled glass clean-up and testing

Summary of recycled glass clean-up allowances and testing requirements.

Clean up allowance

Recycled glass must be repaired, tested and cleaned before installation on the vehicle.

The table presents the allowance to repair, test, and clean recycled glass:

Glass type

Allowance

Windshield or back glass

$20.00

Side glass (excluding vent glass)

$15.00

Total clean-up allowance when more than one glass is being replaced.

$30.00

Testing heated glass requirements

To ensure proper operation of the heating elements, heated glass must be tested by the:

  • recycler prior to delivery, and
  • glass facility prior to installation.

Clean-up fee

Glass Web Express (GWE) includes the appropriate clean-up fee automatically when recycled glass is selected. When pricing different glass options, clean-up fees must be considered as part of the overall cost of the recycled glass in any comparison with new glass.