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Cans (food and beverage)

Before you throw it out

Empty contents. Rinse food cans with used dishwater.

Labels do not need to be removed.

How/where to dispose of it

Recycle via the yellow lid bin or Council's recycling and waste depots.

Will it cost anything to get rid of?

No.

What happens to it after we receive it?

Aluminium and metal can be recycled indefinitely.

Both materials go to specialised recyclers, located across NSW and Victoria.

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Last updated on 20 September 2024

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