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Metal

See below for lists of metal items you can or can't recycle

What you can recycle

You can put this metal in your recycling container:

  • Drink cans
  • Food cans 
  • Aerosol cans 
  • Aluminium foil (clean) 
  • Metal screw-top lids 
  • Metal bottle tops.

Please rinse soiled items with water before putting them in your recycling bin or clear bag.

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