Pans can’t be recycled in most areas while the Teflon-like coating is in place. However, some recycling companies will accept the pans and take care of removing the nonstick surface. We suggest you contact your local recycling company and ask if they accept nonstick cookware.
Is a Teflon pan recyclable?
If you have nonstick cookware that’s coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (or PTFE — what you may know by the DuPont brand name Teflon), recycling options are limited. The coating needs to be removed before the pan can be recycled.
How do you dispose of old pots and pans?
You can donate usable pots and pans to Goodwill or the Salvation Army or list them on Freecycle. If the cookware is unusable, contact your municipal department of public works to ask about recycling.
What do you do with damaged Teflon pans?
You can try a nonstick cookware repair spray—though watch for scratches through the clear spray. Cleaning your nonstick pan with nonabrasive scrubbers and cleaners will help extend their life. When cooking up a creamy, fluffy omelet in your nonstick pan, use utensils like silicone or soft wood that won’t scratch.
Can you recycle Tefal pans?
AND you can even bring your old, used pans into your participating Sainsbury’s store and recycle them for FREE in our big green Tefal bins – totally hassle free!
How do you dispose of Teflon pans?
Pans can’t be recycled in most areas while the Teflon-like coating is in place. However, some recycling companies will accept the pans and take care of removing the nonstick surface. We suggest you contact your local recycling company and ask if they accept nonstick cookware.
How do you dispose of Teflon pans UK?
If your pots and pans are in good condition, you may be able to donate them to charity. Alternatively, you should take them to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.