How to recycle peel-off lids and food seals
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
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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.