What Happens to My Old Windscreen After Replacement?

Sometimes, windscreen damage may be so severe that a full windscreen replacement is required. 

In these instances, you may be wondering what happens to your old windscreen glass.

At The Windscreen Company, as well as being committed to helping get our customers back on the move again, we also do our bit to help the environment and be more sustainable. 

This includes recycling and repurposing our glass whenever possible. 

Some of the things we do with old windscreens include:

Recycle glass

Most of the time, all old windscreens we replace will be fully recycled. We’ve partnered with a fully registered glass waste removal company that makes regular trips to our depots to collect old windscreens and responsibly dispose of them. 

They take the old glass away and recycle it so it can be reused in new products in the future. 

Police training 

Over the years, we’ve supported local communities in a number of ways.

One way in which we’ve helped is by providing old glass to Essex Police. Here, it is used in the force’s ballistic training exercises, providing the officers with a safe material to practice. 

Art college 

In recent years, we’ve also donated old glass to several local art colleges and schools. In particular, we’ve supplied them with toughened glass (the type that shatters and is usually used in side and rear windows) which they can create decorative art pieces upon. 

Windscreen replacement service 

As soon as you suffer any windscreen damage to your vehicle, you should seek professional help.

Even minor damage can soon become severe if ignored. Fortunately, the Windscreen Company makes the replacement process as easy as possible. 

Working across the West Midlands and the South East, we offer a mobile service that will see our team head directly to your location. Here, they will assess the issue and carry out the work to the highest standard. This could be windscreen repairs or a full windscreen replacement. We’re also trained to work on vehicles of all make and model. 

If required, we’ll even calibrate your car’s ADAS systems after the windscreen has been replaced to ensure everything is working as it should be.

So, if your car’s windscreen has been damaged and needs to be replaced, contact The Windscreen Company today. 

The Windscreen Company

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The Windscreen Company, has over 20 years of experience in windscreen repair and replacement. Since 1998, they have been at the forefront of industry innovation, leveraging the latest technology to ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

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