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