Frying Pan & Pot
Coated frying pans, stainless pots, and aluminum cookware are high-value scrap metal; wipe off grease and recycle in metal scrap/can bins.
How to Dispose (5 Steps)
- 1
Wipe away all remaining food residue and grease using paper towels.
- 2
If possible, use a screwdriver to detach plastic or wooden handles.
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Sort separated handles into plastic or general trash depending on material.
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If handle removal is impossible, you may recycle the whole unit in metal scrap bins.
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Place stainless steel pots and aluminum pans into the metal scrap/can recycling box.
Real-World Examples
Scratched Teflon pan: Wipe grease with paper towel, recycle in scrap metal bin
Stainless pot with wood handle: Unscrew handle for general trash, recycle metal pot body
Burnt aluminum pot: Rinse food residue, recycle in metal scrap/can bin
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Should glass lids with metal rims be put in scrap metal bins?
A. Heat-resistant glass lids cannot be recycled as bottle glass. Wrap the glass lid safely in newspaper and dispose in non-combustible sacks or general trash.