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Peel-off lids and food seals

How to recycle peel-off lids and food seals

Peel-off cup lids

Food seals on containers

Plastic seals on food trays

Pull tabs food seals

Peel-off container seals

Peel-off food container seals

Resealable container lids

Examples of food seals

These peel-off food covers are often used on items like:

  • Single-serving cups like pudding, applesauce and fruit cups
  • Plastic film cover on a microwave dinner
  • Safety seals on food containers like yogurt and peanut butter
  • Container seals on dips like hummus and sour cream
  • Resealable produce containers like salad kits
  • Put into your blue cart or take to a community recycling depot

Put empty and clean safety seals:

  • Into your blue cart for recycling
  • Take to a community recycling depot

Special instructions

  • Rinse off seals or wipe clean with a used napkin to remove all food residue.
  • Remove the seal from the container and recycle separately.

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