Metal

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Reduce

Choosing metal 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. Nevertheless, you can still reduce your consumption of steel by not overindulging on canned goods and appliance replacements.

Reuse

If you have a metal appliance or equipment in good working order, try posting it on freecycle or craigslist or check if a local charity is accepting.  Store and organise pens, pencils, and utensils or puncture holes in metal cans or use them as decorative candleholders.

Recycle

Wash that can out, crush it, remove the paper label, and put it in your blue bin! The paper labels can go into your blue bag.  If you have larger quantities or pieces of scrap metal, contact one of the outlets below:

[Related items – Large Appliances (White Goods); Aluminum; Tin Cans