When recycling metal cans, do I have to take the paper labels off?

Question

When recycling metal cans, do I have to take the paper labels off?

Answer 1

I guess I thought using all that water to rinse the cans/bottles was counter-productive to being "green."   I very lightly and quickly rinse cans.  If a jar is really in need of cleaning (ie mayo, jelly jars), rather than using the water to wash by hand, I just stick them in the dishwasher -- which I am going to run anyway -- and then recycle the clean jars.  I run my dishwasher about once a week so this works for me.  Just a thought to save money and WATER.

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

I dont but do always wash out  first

Answer 4

yes and rinse them out and cut the bottoms out and smash them flat they will take up less room and will not stink

Answer 5

It is not a REQUIREMENT to take off the paper labels. It is more important that you get the cans to a recycling center than into a landfill.

They should ALWAYS be rinsed out.