Where
to recycle ALUMINUM: CANS,
FOIL, PANS and how to
prepare it in Douglas County, Oregon
What are aluminum cans? Aluminum cans are in general, the types of containers
soda and beer comes in. Aluminum is a very energy intensive product
and is hard on the environment. It takes massive amounts of energy
to extract the material from the bauxite ore that is strip mined in the Caribbean.
If at all possible, avoid purchasing aluminum cans. If a
magnet sticks to the can, it is tinned steel and not aluminum.
Aluminum cans include:
Pop cans
Juice
Pie pans
Beer cans
Energy drinks
Clean foil
Teas
Some canned food
How do I recycle aluminum
cans? Aluminum is easy to recycle. If possible, give it
a quick rinse to reduce insect vectors.
Where
do I recycle my aluminum cans? Most aluminum cans carry a "deposit" value of $0.05 each
if returned to the store of purchase. Otherwise, aluminum
cans are accepted all over the community of
Douglas County.
Serving all of Douglas County Oregon
Including Roseburg, Sutherlin, Winston, Reedsport, Myrtle Creek,
Canyonville, Glendale, Glide, Elkton, Drain, Yoncalla, Green, Camas Valley
DouglasRecycle.com
Douglas County Recycle
Douglas Recycle
