How to Recycle Aluminium Stickers

Aluminum is a 100 percent recyclable metal.

A benefit of aluminum stickers is that the material used to make it is 100 percent recyclable. Aluminum is a type of metal that can be recycled repeatedly without breaking down. As it is such a reusable metal, you should recycle it when you're ready to dispose of your stickers instead of dumping them in the garbage. It takes about 400 years for aluminum materials to naturally break down. Your stickers can be recycled with other objects, such as cans or bottles.

Instructions

1. Discard your stickers into a collection bin to either be collected by a curbside recycling service if you subscribe, or taken to a recycling plant.

2. Mix in other recyclable materials, as it would take a large amount of time to fill a recycling bin with only aluminum stickers. Other objects that can be recycled include cans, bottles, newspapers, white paper and plastic, depending on the recycling specifications in your area.

3. Allow your container to reach capacity so that you won't have to make frequent trips to the recycling center, or unnecessary curb pickups.

4. Continue to discard your unwanted aluminum stickers in your recycling bin, and repeated these steps as needed.

References

• Professors House: Aluminum Recycling Facts
• Earth 911: Aluminum Can Recycling
• The Aluminum Association: Why Recycle