Q: Can I put metal baking trays in the green bin?

sk8board

Hi there,
I've replaced all my baking trays.
Can I put the old steel ones in the green bin, just like I would do with steel cans?
The largest one is 12x18".
Thanks

me_irl

Don't think so... unless it has a symbol on it like this.



You should check who your bins are with for more information.

E.G. Panda : https://www.panda.ie/household/what-can-i-put-in-my-bin/green-bin.html

Or Thorntons : http://thorntons-recycling.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RepakHelpfulHintsNov2009.pdf

Alan McG

I don't understand why you wouldn't be able to. I have a frying pan that I'd like to recycle but am unsure.

I know that they use various methods to sort the material, one of which is the use of electromagnets to pull any ferrous metal from the line. Along with cans, caps, tins and other household items, these items would also be removed. And arguably they'd be far more valuable in terms of recyclable material.

I hate the idea of sending things like this to the landfill because of lazy policy. They ARE highly recyclable, any company that says otherwise is just not arsed.

I've also wondered about other things like car parts such as wheel trims (ABS plastic - recyclable), wipers (steel), household items like guttering & piping (PVC recyclable). I'd love to get a clear explanation if these companies accept materials like this, and if not why not (not just a cop out excuse as most companies give).

Day Lewin

Got to agree. If they are made of mild steel, then they are the same as e.g. baked bean cans. If aluminium, aren't they the same as Coke tins?
The Panda green bins take food cans and drink cans, so why not these?

tina1040

There seems to be very little in the line of food packaging that is recyclable. I've recently been checking and lots of wrappers are not allowed.

T-Maxx

Yes

Alan McG

Thanks for clearing that up T-Maxx. Frying pan in the green bin so!

If they have an issue with it I'll just say you told me it was ok.