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Aluminum cans are used to package beverages and food. Aluminum cans are one of the most widely recycled materials since they have a high value.
Aluminum foil and food trays, if wiped/washed free of food debris, can be recycled with other metal cans.
What are aluminum cans made into?
Aluminum cans are shredded, cleaned, melted, and mixed with a pure aluminum base, then recast into new aluminum products. Bauxite ore is refined into alumina (aluminum oxide), one of the primary feedstocks for aluminum metal.
Aluminum cans account for all of the beverage can market, but only a small percentage of the food can market. Aluminum never wears out and can be recycled over and over again.
Aluminum can manufacturers have “light weighted” by making the can wall thinner. In 1972, 22 cans weighed 1 pound; in 2002, 34 cans weighed 1 pound.
For a list of locations that offer redemption for aluminum cans click here.
Anoka County staff obtained information for this resource by researching various directories, along with telephone verification. It is not an endorsement of the businesses listed, nor does it imply that the businesses are in compliance with applicable laws. Any omissions or inaccuracies are unintentional. For additional listings, we recommend the local telephone directory. ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO VERIFY INFORMATION BECAUSE POLICIES FREQUENTLY CHANGE.
This resource is intended for households only. The information does not pertain to wastes from businesses or organizations.
For more information about a location, including a list of all materials
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City of Andover Curbside Recycling | Address: Andover, MN Phone: 763-767-5175 Website: www.ci.andover.mn.us |
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City of Anoka Curbside Recycling | Address: Anoka, MN Phone: 763-576-2725 Website: www.ci.anoka.mn.us |
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City of Bethel Curbside Recycling | Address: Bethel, MN Phone: 763-434-4366 Website: http://bethelmn.govoffice2.com |
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City of Blaine Curbside Recycling | Address: Blaine, MN Phone: 763-785-6192 Website: www.ci.blaine.mn.us |
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City of Centerville Curbside Recycling | Address: Centerville, MN Phone: 651-429-3232 Website: www.centervillemn.com |
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City of Circle Pines Curbside Recycling | Address: Circle Pines, MN Phone: 763-784-5898 Website: www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us |
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City of Columbia Heights Curbside Recycling | Address: Columbia Heights, MN Phone: 763-706-3613 Website: www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us |
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City of Columbus Curbside Recycling | Address: Columbus, MN Phone: 651-464-3120 Website: www.ci.columbus.mn.us |
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City of Coon Rapids Curbside Recycling | Address: Coon Rapids, MN Phone: 763-767-6485 Website: www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us |
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City of East Bethel Curbside Recycling | Address: East Bethel, MN Phone: 763-434-7579 Website: www.ci.east-bethel.mn.us |
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City of Fridley Curbside Recycling | Address: Fridley, MN Phone: 763-572-3594 Website: www.ci.fridley.mn.us/about-recycling |
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City of Ham Lake Curbside Recycling | Address: Ham Lake, MN Phone: 763-434-9555 Website: www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us |
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City of Hilltop Curbside Recycling | Address: Hilltop, MN Phone: 763-571-2023 Email: rnelsen@hilltop.govoffice.com Website: http://hilltop.govoffice.com |
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City of Lexington Curbside Recycling | Address: Lexington, MN Phone: 763-784-2792 Website: www.ci.lexington.mn.us |
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City of Lino Lakes Curbside Recycling | Address: Lino Lakes, MN Phone: 651-982-2435 Website: www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us |
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City of Nowthen Curbside Recycling | Address: Anoka, MN Phone: 763-441-1347 Website: www.nowthen.govoffice2.com/ |
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City of Oak Grove Curbside Recycling | Address: Oak Grove, MN Phone: 763-404-7006 Website: www.ci.oak-grove.mn.us/ |
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City of Ramsey Curbside Recycling | Address: Ramsey, MN Phone: 763-433-9905 Website: www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/recycle |
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City of Spring Lake Park Curbside Recycling | Address: Spring Lake Park, MN Phone: 763-792-7219 Website: slpmn.org/recycling.html |
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City of St Francis Curbside Recycling | Address: St Francis, MN Phone: 763-753-4391 Website: www.stfrancismn.org |
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About this item and this location: Items accepted at Municipal Drop-off Centers differ by municipality. For a detailed list of items accepted, click on the link for your municipal recycling detail sheet under Residential Recycling Opportunities. |
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Township of Linwood Curbside Recycling | Address: Linwood Township, MN Phone: 651-462-2812 Website: www.linwoodtownship.org |
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