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Can you recycle pots and pans?
Special drop-off only
Pots and pans isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a scrap-metal yard.
| Goes in | Scrap-metal yard |
|---|---|
| Category | 🥫 Metal & Cans |
| Verdict | Special |
How to prepare pots and pans
Take them to a scrap-metal dealer.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Take them to a scrap-metal dealer.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Donate cookware that still works.
Why?
They’re too large or mixed for curbside but valuable as scrap.
Better option
Donate cookware that still works.
FAQ: Pots and pans
Can I put pots and pans in the curbside recycling bin?
Pots and pans isn’t a curbside item, but it can be handled through a scrap-metal yard.
How should I dispose of pots and pans?
Scrap-metal yard. Take them to a scrap-metal dealer.
Why isn’t pots and pans recyclable?
They’re too large or mixed for curbside but valuable as scrap.
What can I do with pots and pans instead?
Donate cookware that still works.