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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)
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| 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). |
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| 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.
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- 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.
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Aerosol cans
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- 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.
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Cooking oil cans
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- Drain excess oil from can.
- Remove any easily removable plastic fittings such as stoppers and plugs.
- Optional - carefully puncture the can a couple of times with a tin opener or screwdriver.
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