HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR STEEL CANS Steel cans require minimal preparation before
they can be placed in your recycling bin.
FOOD and PET FOOD CANS (including coffee, MiloTM
and baby formula tins)
Empty the can and take the lid
completely off.
You can rinse your cans at the end of washing
up to avoid wasting water (optional).
Place any loose metal lids,
including jam jar lids and bottle tops, inside the can.
Squeeze can at the top to save space in your
recycling bin or crate and also to stop possible contaminants
from getting into the can.
Note: you don't need to remove the labels, but the paper ones are
recyclable if you wish to recycle them in your paper bin.
Paint
cans
Brush any leftover paint onto newspaper.
Let it dry and then dispose of in your garbage bin.
Allow the paint left within can
to dry thoroughly before sending it to be recycled.
If you're unsure whether your council
recycles paint cans, check out our Council
Search function to find out more about recycling services
in your area.
Aerosol
cans
Remove the large plastic top and
place the can in your recycling bin.
Do not squash or puncture aerosol
cans.
To find out whether your council
recycles aerosol cans, enter your Council's name into our
Council Search
function, and you will soon see.
Cooking
oil cans
Drain excess oil from can.
Remove any easily removable plastic
fittings such as stoppers and plugs.
