Clean aluminum foil and pie plates can be recycled at home, too; however, if food is baked on, it's best to throw it in the trash. Read more tips on our Recycling FAQ page.

Are metal pie plates recyclable?

Aluminium foil is 100% recyclable and recycling it saves 95% of the energy required to produce aluminium from raw materials. It is also the most valuable material to recycle. Which Bin? ... Place your foil trays and pie plates into the recycling bin loose.

Are tin pans recyclable?

Just make sure you wash or scrape the food off before tossing them in the recycling. ... Aluminum trays and pans are also reusable — you can wash and reuse them for cooking or baking multiple times, or you can repurpose them to store crafting materials or garage items.