Cans (refundable beverage)

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Reduce

In this particular case, choosing aluminum cans may be a better option than plastic bottles when choosing a soft drink or juice, as recycling options are easier on the environment and longer lasting. Recycling aluminum does not involve downcycling—an old can is made into a new can, over and over, unlike plastic, which is usually remade into a lower quality plastic. Still, it’s best to use only what you need.

Reuse

The best way to reuse aluminum cans, unless you’re using them for art projects, is to wash them and drop them in your blue box and let the recycling process begin.

Recycle

All clean aluminum cans, and foil and pie plates can go in your curbside Blue Box. For additional drop-off points, including depots that refund the beverage container deposit, see the listings below.