Pyrex Put in Garbage Cart/Bin If your items are in good condition, consider donating them. Pyrex Goes in the Garbage Pyrex cannot be recycled because it melts at a higher temperature than other container glass. Wrap up Pyrex and throw it in the trash. Wrap Up Broken Pyrex Broken glass can physically injure sanitation workers and trash haulers. Wrap up the broken glass before disposing of it. Learn how to properly dispose of broken glass.