Steel
Recycling binWidely recycled. Rinse food cans before recycling.
Which bin?
Rinse and put in your recycling bin.
What does it mean?
The steel recycling symbol means the packaging is made from steel. Like aluminium, steel is widely recycled across the UK and can be recycled repeatedly. Common steel packaging includes food cans (baked beans, soup, pet food), aerosol cans, and biscuit tins. Rinse food cans, leave labels on (they burn off during recycling), and put in your recycling bin. Quick test: if a magnet sticks to it, it's steel.
What councils’ own lists say
Counted from the lists and containers of the 182 councils we have checked. The councils on the smaller side are named, each linked to its page. See every material compared.
Food and drink cans: all 171 councils whose lists say either way take them.
Aerosols: 158 of the 159 councils whose lists say either way take them.
Do not take them: Lambeth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Steel symbol mean?
Widely recycled. Rinse food cans before recycling.
Which bin do items with this symbol go in?
Rinse and put in your recycling bin.