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Can you recycle metal bottle caps?
It depends on your area
Whether you can recycle metal bottle caps depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
| Goes in | Collect inside a steel can |
|---|---|
| Category | 🥫 Metal & Cans |
| Verdict | Depends |
How to prepare metal bottle caps
Drop steel caps into an empty steel can and crimp it shut before recycling.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Drop steel caps into an empty steel can and crimp it shut before recycling.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Trash them if you can’t collect them.
Why?
Loose caps are too small to sort on their own.
Better option
Trash them if you can’t collect them.
FAQ: Metal bottle caps
Can I put metal bottle caps in the curbside recycling bin?
Whether you can recycle metal bottle caps depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
How should I dispose of metal bottle caps?
Collect inside a steel can. Drop steel caps into an empty steel can and crimp it shut before recycling.
Why isn’t metal bottle caps recyclable?
Loose caps are too small to sort on their own.
What can I do with metal bottle caps instead?
Trash them if you can’t collect them.