Don't waste all that effort you put into sorting your recyclables by discarding them incorrectly. Follow these steps instead.

The remains of a burnt wooden bucket filled with scrap metal is evidence people in that era were not primitive, experts have said The discovery of a 3,000-year-old "recycling bin" used to collect ...

You might take the time to sort out your recycling, but that effort could be going to waste. Follow these simple steps to ensure your metals are processed correctly.

Green or grey bin (currently used for refuse) - Plastics, metals and food cartons Blue (currently mixed recycling) - Paper and cardboard New non-recycle waste bin Brown - garden waste Silver caddy ...

All metal cans are recyclable, but examples include: Don't do this: Toss cans into the recycling bin before cleaning. If foods or liquids are left in the cans, they can contaminate an entire batch ...