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Can you recycle metal coat hangers?
Special drop-off only
Metal coat hangers isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a dry-cleaner or scrap.
| Goes in | Dry-cleaner or scrap |
|---|---|
| Category | 🥫 Metal & Cans |
| Verdict | Special |
How to prepare metal coat hangers
Return wire hangers to a dry cleaner.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Return wire hangers to a dry cleaner.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Reuse them or take them to scrap.
Why?
They tangle in sorting equipment.
Better option
Reuse them or take them to scrap.
FAQ: Metal coat hangers
Can I put metal coat hangers in the curbside recycling bin?
Metal coat hangers isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a dry-cleaner or scrap.
How should I dispose of metal coat hangers?
Dry-cleaner or scrap. Return wire hangers to a dry cleaner.
Why isn’t metal coat hangers recyclable?
They tangle in sorting equipment.
What can I do with metal coat hangers instead?
Reuse them or take them to scrap.