How to Make Money Recycling Aluminum Cans

Recycling aluminum cans is not only good for the environment, but it's a great way to make a little extra money too. With very little investment of your time, and a few cheap recycling containers, you can earn virtually free money. Here is exactly how to earn money recycling cans.

Things You'll Need

• Trash cans
• Trash Bags
• Empty Aluminum Cans
• A truck or large vehicle.

Instructions

1. Identify locations where there are likely to be large numbers of aluminum cans. Some suggestions are: schools, workplaces, athletic complexes, etc.

2. Get permission to setup a recycling bin in the locations that you identified above.

3. Get large trash cans or bins to use as recycling containers for storing the aluminum cans. Line the bins with trash bags to make collection easier. Also be sure to put a sign on the can that says "Empty Aluminum Cans Only - No Trash".

4. Place the recycling bins in each of the locations you identified. If it is a large location, like an athletic complex, you may want to put more than one bin out.

5. Be sure to check the recycle bins regularly and empty them. You should check the recycle bins at least once or twice per week.

6. Locate your local recycling center. These are usually listed in the phone book. You can also go to the following website to locate a recycling center near you: http://earth911.com/.

7. Take the empty aluminum cans to the recycling center and redeem them for money.

Resources

• Earth 911 Recycling Centers