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Bi-Metal / Tin Cans

 

Bi-Metal / Tin Cans

Traditional "tin" cans such as those containing soup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, etc.

 

YES NO
Soup, Fruit, and Vegetable Cans Aerosol Cans
Pet Food Cans Coat Hangers
Steel Lids from Jars and Bottles Other Scrap Metals

Important Notes:

Rinse - to minimize offensive smells and reduce pests
Remove -  cans from any storage bags - to maximize the purity and value of the recycled end-product

Note: To distinguish between aluminum cans and bi-metal (tin) cans, use a magnet (i.e., a refrigerator magnet) because it will not be attracted aluminum cans, but it will be attracted to bi-metal (tin) cans.

 

For more information than provided below, call and leave a message for a volunteer on Bellaire Recycling Committee’s Hotline at 713-662-8173 or send an email to the Bellaire Recycling Committee.