Empty Paint Cans & Tins Recycling

What are Empty Paint Cans & Tins?

Typically made of metal, such as steel or aluminum, paint cans, and tins are convenient containers for storing paint, coatings, or solvents. They are available in different sizes, from small tins to larger containers.

How to Dispose of Empty Paint Cans & Tins?

Still, have paint left in your cans? Thinking about what to do with empty cans? If you have extra paint in your cans or wondering what to do with empty cans once the paint is gone, then you are not alone. If you have leftover paint, you can either donate, store or use check with local waste disposal options. Once your cans are empty, then think of eco-friendly ways to dispose of them. Recycling is the best option! Depending on the rules set forth by your local council, empty paint tins can be disposed of in either the regular trash or recycling bins. Ensure that they are free of any remaining paint residue and dispose of them at your neighborhood recycling facility. These containers can be repurposed into new products as well.

Scrap Value of Empty Paint Cans and Tins

Depending on the type of metal they are made from (usually steel or aluminum) and the current market price, the scrap value of empty paint cans and tins varies.

Steel is a common material for paint cans.

According to the latest scrap yard rates as of January 10th, 2025, the average price of steel scrap materials in the United Kingdom is 1.4 £/Kg.

Some paint cans, especially smaller ones, may be made from aluminum.

According to the latest scrap yard rates as of January 10th, 2025, the average price of aluminum scrap materials in the United Kingdom is 0.48 £/Kg. The Chester scrap yard reported the lowest price, 0.46 £/Kg for the Aluminium cable Scrap, and the Middleton scrap yard reported the highest price, 0.46 £/Kg for the Aluminium Cast Scrap.