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What needs to be done to metal food containers before they're put in the recycle bin? 5

By Recyclebank | February 09, 2019

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What needs to be done to metal food containers before they're put in the recycle bin?

Grease and other food residue will contaminate mixed recyclables, making them unrecyclable, so rinse cans before putting them in your recycling bin.

Crush them flat
Remove the label
Rinse off food residue
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David S. 1 day ago

I place the lid in the can and then squeeze the top closed to prevent the lid from coming out and possibly doing damage. I read this idea from someone here on Recyclebank a while ago.

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Terry M. 10 days ago

what do I do with with cans that have a white lining inside?

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- BenD@Recyclebank 10 days ago
  
  Good question. Treat them the same as other metal cans.
  
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Diann F. 11 days ago

I always wash cans and bottles before recycling them.

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Carolyn H. 11 days ago

Rinse them out to remove all residue in them

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Sharon R. 11 days ago

rinse to remove any food waste

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