Add more material - Foil Containers
You could be collecting foil containers at the kerbside!
Aluminium foil containers can be collected for recycling simply by including them with metal food and drink cans and aerosols.
It's a simple but effective way to expand your recycling service and meet householders' desire to recycle more from home.
Aluminium foil is perfect for recycling and can be collected as part of a co-mingled or source separated collection system.
In addition the UK has an active community-based foil recycling infrastructure, with many groups experienced in, and willing to work with, local authorities.
Regular and clear communication with householders will avoid confusion over what is, and is not, foil and help reduce contamination.
We can help
The major manufacturers of aluminium foil containers and aerosols, Unilever and the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) have developed this programme to help local authorities to recycle more of the metals in the domestic waste stream.
Between us we have the knowledge, experience and expertise to give you the best advice on including aluminium foil containers and aerosols in your kerbside collections.
Talk to us
Our team can offer you advice and support on every aspect of a collection programme, including:
- Starting a new collection programme for foil containers
- Handling foil containers – including technical support for your waste management department, contractor or MRF operator.
- Finding available markets for the metal packaging you collect: Explore the possibilities of selling mixed aluminium cans, aerosols and clean foil or taking the higher value route for mixed aluminium cans and aerosols, with foil kept separate.
- Communicating with your householders to encourage them to recycle more, and explain how to present aerosols for recycling
Think of the benefits: