recycling metals - How YOU can make a difference

Rinse - there is no need to remove labels but it's important that cans and aluminium foil plates are clean.
Why ? For health and safety reasons as there is a person on the truck who sorts all the items.
Metal containers may be stored for several weeks until there is sufficient quantity for transporting to manufacturers.
Dirty items, and food or liquid left in cans smell and attracts flies wasps and vermin.
Squash cans-
Why? Squashing helps reduce the amount of space they take up in the crate and the truck.
When squashed cans are less likely to be blown around and become litter.
Aerosol cans need to be empty and have their lids discarded. Place all items loose in the recycling crate.