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Aluminum siding and gutters

How to dispose of aluminum siding and gutters

Aluminum gutter downspouts

Examples of metal building materials

  • Aluminum siding
  • Metal gutters and eavestroughs
  • Downspouts

How to dispose

There are three ways to dispose of aluminum siding and gutters depending on the quantity.

Small quantities of aluminum siding and gutters

  • Put into your black cart

Put small quantities of aluminum siding and gutters into your black cart as garbage.

Pieces must be less than:

  • 15 cm (six inches) in diameter
  • 1.25 m (four feet) in length
  • Make sure the lid of the cart can close

Large sizes or quantities of aluminum siding and gutters

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Take aluminum siding and gutters to a City Eco Centre for scrap metal recycling – charges will apply.

  • Take to a special drop-off location

Take large quantities of aluminum siding and gutters to a participating retailer for recycling.

Some private metal recyclers may buy scrap metal, charge a fee or accept items for free. Find options at The Yellow Pages under Metal Recycling or contact these local metal recyclers:

Map of Eco Centre locations

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