What Is BackYard Sapphire?

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Why We Started BackYard Sapphire?

When we moved to Lafayette in 2020, we recognized an urgent problem: Glass recycling was no longer available. ​Like many others, we began holding onto our glass hoping for a solution that never came. As the stacks of bottles grew, so did our determination to do something about it. After researching small-scale glass recycling efforts, we realized we could make an impact ourselves. We built our own glass crusher and began transforming discarded bottles into vibrant, eco-friendly mulch.

 

What started with two determined women, a bold idea, and a half-formed plan has blossomed into a passionate community movement that has since diverted over 90 tons of glass waste from local landfills. Join us in turning waste into beauty—recycle with BackYard Sapphire and be part of the movement for a cleaner, greener Acadiana!

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What We Do

We offer curbside glass recycling for both homes and businesses across Acadiana, with flexible pickup options: bi-monthly, monthly, or on-demand—whatever works best for your lifestyle.

And we don’t stop at glass. We also recycle:

• Soda cans

• Egg cartons

• Prescription bottles

• Select mesh sacks (excluding crawfish sacks)

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Why We’re Different

We don’t just collect your glass—we give it new life.

We transform discarded glass into vibrant, eco-friendly mulch and other unique products. Whether it’s adding a splash of color to a garden or creating a special touch to a potted plant, our recycled glass breathes new life into every project.

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Explore our gallery to see how waste can become something wonderful.

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Join the Movement!

We’re always looking for new ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce our footprint. Got an idea? Want to get involved? Let’s talk.

Together, we can build a cleaner, greener Acadiana—one bottle at a time.​

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