Are crushed aluminum cans still able to be recycled?

Question

I asked this in the green living section and they never posted it... I guess it's offensive to someone...

Answer 1

I crush my cans, (you can fit 40 in a regular shopping bag that way).  I've never had a problem with the deposit, but I crush them so you can see the side of the can.  They've never said anything to me about it at the Beer Store.

Answer 2

I see two different types of redemption centers.  One is the automated machines that shred the cans and give you 5 cents per can.  The other is just a place you drop off a bag of cans and tell them how many there are, or they count them; but they give 4 cents per can.  Both ways end up getting recycled.  I don't think that using those machines is worth the 1c for my time... it takes about 5 minutes to make $1.  I would rather take the 80 cents and be done in 30 seconds.

Answer 3

Certainly! Crushing them makes it easier to bag and transport.

Answer 4

Most recycling centers prefer that you turn in crushed cans.  They take up less space and are easier to transport.

Answer 5

If they are deposit cans, you don't crush them. Otherwise - crush away.

Answer 6

The more you can fit in a bag the fewer bags you'll be using which is also green.  Smash away they will still take them.

Answer 7

of course

Answer 8

Yes all they do is melt them down anyway. The shape doesn't matter. You can recycle any shape of aluminum