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Steel Food Tin Recycling: What You Need to Know
Steel food tins – used for canned vegetables, soups and pet food – are fully recyclable and highly valuable in the circular economy. Steel can be recycled indefinitely without losing strength or quality.
Most councils accept clean steel tins in kerbside recycling programs.
How to recycle steel tins
Empty and rinse the tin to remove food residue. If the lid is fully detached, place it inside the tin and crush it slightly so the lid doesn’t fall out. Labels do not need to be removed. Avoid including heavily rusted or dirty tins.
Environmental benefits of steel recycling
Recycling steel saves significant amounts of energy and raw materials. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps metal resources in circulation, reducing the environmental impact of mining and manufacturing.
Waste management with sustainability in mind
At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of waste anywhere in Australia.
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