How to dispose of 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 black cart
Put peel-off lids and food seals into your black cart as garbage.
Why can't this be recycled?
- These food seals are made of multiple materials like foil and plastic that cannot be separated for recycling.
- Other food seals may be a non-stretchy plastic film that also cannot be recycled.