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What to Recycle List for Montreal Residents

Recyclable Metals

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What to Recycle: Metals

What metals can you recycle in Montreal? Check out this list of recyclable and non-recyclable metal items, but one page of many in your What To Recycle in Montreal Guide, categorized by material.

If the metal object you wish to recycle is not listed anywhere below, don't hesitate to check with the city of Montreal by dialing 311.

And remember to rinse and/or clean out containers, not just to prevent mold, unpleasant odors and fruit flies from invading your recycling bin, but especially for the sake of recycling centre workers who often manipulate recycled items by hand.

Always recycle the following metallic objects:

  • cans
  • soda cans
  • lids
  • coat hangers
  • aluminium plates
  • aluminium foil (unsoiled)

Never recycle the following metallic objects:

  • cans previously containing paint
  • cans previously containing solvents
  • cans previously containing paint
  • scrap metal
  • metal pipes
  • nails
  • screws
  • pots
  • pans
  • electronics
  • toys
  • tools
  • housewares
More on Recycling in Montreal:
1. List of Recyclable Paper and Cardboard Materials
2. List of Recyclable Glass Items
3. List of Recyclable Metal Items
4. List of Recyclable Plastics

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