Everything you need to know about recycling aluminium cans
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Tin Can
Soft drink can
Beer can
Fizzy drink can
Coca Cola can
Sprite can
Solo can
Fanta can
Which bin does it go in?
SUEZ Spring Farm Resource Recovery Park
Sims Metal - Minto
InfraBuild Recycling
Sell and Parker Metal Recycling
Hoxton
Hoxton
Prestons Container Return
SCRAP Ltd
Cleanaway Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Park
SUEZ Wetherill Park Resource Recovery Centre
SUEZ Eastern Creek Customer Service
Barca Metals
InfraBuild Recycling
InfraBuild Recycling
Benedict Recycling
Benedict Recycling
Fairfield City Council Recycling Drop Off Centre
Vinnies Warehouse
Wetherill Park SUEZ Recycling centre
Sims Metal - St Mary's
Envirobank - Return and Earn Depot
Sims Metal - Milperra
Blaxland Community Recycling Centre
Reverse E-Waste
Enviro Recycling
Southern Cross Metals Pty Ltd
Mr Metal Recycling
Sell and Parker Metal Recycling
Blacktown Container Return
4G Metals
TOMRA Recycling Centre
Cooke's Metal Recyclers P/L
Mr Metal Recycling
InfraBuild Recycling
Remondis Australia (Taren Point) PTY
Clevedon Salvage
Hawkesbury City Council Office
Cleanaway Rockdale Resource Recovery Centre
St George Metal Recovery
CitizenBlue Depot Pty Ltd
Hawkesbury Return and Earn
Breen Resources Pty Ltd
Katoomba Waste Management Facility
J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd
Wolverton Scrap Metals
Learn more about recycling aluminium cans
How to recycle aluminium cans
Predominantly used as drink cans, most Australians can recycle aluminium cans via their household recycling bin (check directly with your council if you are unsure). You can also use the directory on this page to find a recycler in your area if you have large quantities.
Container Deposit Schemes
All states and territories in Australia except Tasmania have Container Deposit Schemes, which provide a 10c refund for every eligible container returned for recycling. Tasmania will launch a Container Deposit Scheme in 2025.
Why recycle?
Aluminium is a precious resource, as there is only a limited amount of aluminium in the world. Aluminium is infinitely recyclable, which means it can be recycled again and again without any decrease in quality.
An aluminium can is 100% recyclable because there are no labels or covers that need to be removed. Recycled aluminium requires 95% less energy than producing new aluminium and generates only 5% of the greenhouse gas emissions.
During the recycling process, the cans are crushed and then melted in a furnace. Heating the aluminium at high temperatures transforms it into a liquid that can be placed in moulds to be shaped into new products
Cash back for recycling
Some types of aluminium cans, such as soft drink cans, can be recycled through your local Container Deposit Scheme for a 10c refund per can. All states and territories in Australia except Tasmania have a cash-back recycling scheme for aluminium cans and other drink containers. Tasmania will launch its scheme in 2025.
Recycling large quantities
Businesses or workplaces with large quantities of aluminium cans to recycle can use a commercial recycling service.
Recycling other metals
Metals are extremely valuable resources that can be easily recycled.
Aerosol cans
Most Australians can put empty aerosol cans in their household recycling bin. Cans that still have contents inside are hazardous and should not be put in your garbage or recycling bin.
Steel cans
Some steel cans like tuna or soup cans can be put in your household recycling bin. Or they can be recycled through a commercial recycler.
Paint tins
Paint tins or can are made of steel. They can be dropped off for recycling at designated collection points.
Scrap metals
You can take scrap pieces of metal to commercial recyclers. Some recyclers may pick them up if you have large quantities.
Did you know?
Recycling aluminium has huge environmental benefits! It uses 95% less energy than making new aluminium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are aluminium cans recyclable?
Aluminium is 100 % recyclable, and it can be recycled over and over again without any decrease in quality. Recycling aluminium prevents new resources from being mined and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Most Australians can recycle aluminium cans via their household recycling bin – in fact, aluminium cans are one of the most recycled containers in Australia.
Some types of aluminium cans, such as soft drinks cans, can be recycled through Container Deposit Schemes for a 10c refund per can. Find out more about Container Deposit Schemes in your area.
What can aluminium cans be recycled into?
When you recycle your aluminium cans, they are collected by metal re-processors who melt them down so they can be turned into new aluminium products, primarily new aluminium cans. They may also be turned into car and aeroplane parts, fences, and furniture.
Aluminium is 100 % recyclable – in fact, aluminium cans are one of the most recycled containers in Australia. Most Australian councils accept aluminium cans in household recycling bins. If your state runs a Container Deposit Scheme, you can also take eligible aluminium beverage cans to your nearest collection point for a refund.
How to recycle aluminium cans?
Most Australians can recycle aluminium cans via their household recycling bin – in fact, aluminium cans are one of the most recycled containers in Australia. Some types of aluminium cans, such as soft drinks cans, can be recycled through Container Deposit Schemes for a 10c refund per can. Find out more about Container Deposit Schemes in your area.
