2007-10-24 13:29:56 · 24 answers · asked by peaches6 7 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Yes, unless it was a water bottle. I also remove all of the lables, and, if it's a bottle or has some sort of a cap, I take it off. I've heard that in some states if you don't remove the cap, sometimes they'll just throw it away because they don't feel like it/don't have the time to take it off.
2007-10-24 14:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently wondered the same thing and called up the recycling centers in my area. They said that the materials get cleaned once they arrive at the center so the only time you really should rinse them is when you have a considerable amount of food or the like still in the cans/jars/etc. For example a peanut butter jar that still has a significant amount of peanut butter in it should definately be rinsed out. But in general, a little bit of leftover food will only pose the risk of getting stinky. Your materials will still be recycled. :)
2007-10-25 07:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by sonellenos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. For the simple reason that my bins don't get emptied every day. I do not like stinky bins. I also like to recycle clean cans out of respect for people who work hard every day to recycle. Clean cans and jars will also use less water and electricity, and detergents to clean them. My children think I am crazy. If helping keep the environment safe is crazy then I am happy.
2007-10-25 10:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pushpa N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, definately not unless I have old washing up water to hand. why worry about the handlers They don't have to sort out the cans they get lifted automatically they HAVE to wear gloves & masks (under H&S regs). They already know it is going to be a dirty job.
It is a complete waste of water & the cost it involves is massive EG If 3 million households each recycle/wash 1 item per day(conservative estimate) on average using 100ml of water per item that equates to almost 110,000 cubic metres of water
2007-10-25 03:04:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tony F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and I've often wondered if recycling in a lot of cases uses more resources than what we are saving.
Think about it. Washing the cans and jars, driving to the recycle center, all the people resources involved.
Do we do it just because it makes us feel good?
2007-10-24 13:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by kevin s 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, because it's easier to clean and uses less water/resources than cleaning at the recycling center when the contents are dried and stuck on.
2007-10-24 16:07:35 · answer #6 · answered by bob_sacaman0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For cans of fish and meat, another way besides soap-cleaning these is to let my cat lap up every last morsel of food in the can. A quick rinsing (w/ low water use) follows.
2007-10-24 15:15:38 · answer #7 · answered by nycace36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I put wash them in the water left after washing the dishes. I also remove (and recycle) the paper labels by peeling or soaking, wash aluminium foil and flatten cans too.
2007-10-25 06:56:17 · answer #8 · answered by John B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I take my cans to a local animal shelter. It takes a while to fill the container I use, so rinsing keeps the ants away.
2007-10-25 11:18:02 · answer #9 · answered by tacmedwarrior 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, everything gets rinsed in my household.
Helps my place not to stink
And I'm sure the sorting-guy on the conveyor belt will appreciate too
2007-10-24 13:51:20 · answer #10 · answered by ed s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋