Why are certain metals recyclable(aluminum) but others are not (tin)?

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When getting the recycle can ready for the week there are instructions about what to place in the can. Aluminum soda cans are to be placed in the recyclables can while tin soup cans are to be thrown away. Why not take the extra effort to recycle all metal?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s not that they are not recyclable, it’s just that your area may not have the facilities to recycle it – usally because it’s not profitable. Tin isn’t worth as much as aluminum, so that’s probably why.

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