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Plano: Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely; put empty, clean and dry cans in recycling cart, official says
Summary
Michael Timidow, the city's senior waste reduction coordinator, advised residents that aluminum is highly valuable to recyclers because it can be recycled indefinitely and provided tips for curbside preparation.
Michael Timidow, senior waste reduction coordinator for the City of Plano Sustainability Division, told listeners that aluminum is “the most valuable recyclable” because it can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality. He advised residents to place empty, clean and dry, uncrushed aluminum cans into their recycling cart.
Why it matters: Proper preparation helps recycling processors accept materials and keeps contamination low.
Timidow suggested choosing aluminum cans over plastic and glass bottles when feasible and directed listeners to plano.gov/recycling for more guidance. The segment did not include changes to collection policy or fees; it provided instructions for proper curbside recycling behavior.
For more recycling information, the Sustainability Division points residents to plano.gov/recycling.
