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Aluminum — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Aluminum is used for cans, tubes, lids, caps, foils, and lightweight protective packaging.

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What is Aluminum?

Aluminum is used for cans, tubes, lids, caps, foils, and lightweight protective packaging.

Common uses

CansTubesLidsCapsFoil seals
EPR Classification

Report aluminum separately from steel, tinplate, and composite foil laminates.

Recyclability: Aluminum is widely recyclable, though small foil seals and laminate structures may be treated differently.

Recycled content: Aluminum often has recycled content; distinguish post-consumer from post-industrial where possible.

Common Packaging Formats

FormatTypical weightCommon products
Cap2-15gJars and bottles
Tube12-35gCreams and gels
Can10-25gBeverages
How to Document Aluminum
  • • Request alloy/material, component weight, recycled content, and coating or liner details.
Often Confused With
Steel/TinOther Metal

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.

Which States Require Reporting?

CA
California
OR
Oregon
CO
Colorado
MN
Minnesota
MD
Maryland
WA
Washington
ME
Maine

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Related Resources

Steel/Tin material guide

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Other Metal material guide

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Packaging Weight Estimator

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