Did you know that aluminum foil and trays are 100% recyclable? In fact, they are just as recyclable as aluminum cans! The problem is, not all recycling centers accept foil and trays due to the fact that they often contain food waste which can contaminate collection.
Can you recycle a foil tray?
Many kinds of foil can be recycled, such as kitchen foil, takeaway containers, pie trays, chocolate wrapping (including coins) and coloured foil. ... If it stays 'scrunched' then it's aluminium foil and can be recycled. If it springs back, it's metallised plastic film and cannot currently be recycled.
How do you dispose of foil trays?
Clean aluminium trays and foil are widely recycled.
- Rinse foil trays to remove any food residue.
- Scrunch kitchen foil into a ball – the bigger the ball, the easier it is to recycle. If the foil is contaminated with grease or burnt-on bits of food, throw it in your rubbish bin.
