Can tennis ball containers be recycled?

Question

I recently noticed that my tennis ball containers are made of number 1 plastic -- which I know is acceptable for recycling. However, there's a metal strip on the very top. I assume it's aluminum. Do you think the whole thing can be put on the curb to collect?

Answer 1

Yes!  The cans that tennis balls come in are made of a PET #1 plastic that is accepted in the Containers recycling category.

http://www.recycle.umich.edu/grounds/rec...

Answer 2

like other plastics it sure can be recycled!

Answer 3

I dont know if it is recycleable but if you paint or are crafty they make great holders fot paintbrushes ,crochet hooks etc.

Answer 4

if you are concerned then cut the metal strip of the container and place both items into the bin to be recycled then they both are acceptable,the plastic lid is also recyclable on the containers

Answer 5

its called plastic