Ferrous metals contain iron and are recognized by the fact that they stick to magnets.

Nonferrous metals do not contain iron and are recognized by the fact that they do not stick to magnets.

Hangers can often be reused by dry cleaners or recycled as ferrous metal.

Scrap metal is either ferrous or nonferrous metal. The recycling market is dependent on the type of metal.

These lids are often used for glass bottles, but some recyclers request that they are separated from glass or removed.

Metal lids are made of the same material as the can and can be placed in empty cans for recycling.