This reduces the bee population and controls odors. You must remove the caps to do this and caps belong in your regular garbage. They are not recyclable. Aluminum and steel cans also should be flattened. Step on the aluminum and take both ends off the steel cans and step on them.
Pasteboard boxes are recyclable.
The are to be flattened or cut into pieces and tied. They may be placed in the rear of the newspaper bins. Other types of boxes such as cereal, pop cases etc. are not recyclable and should not be placed in the bins. If you find that the bins are full, please do not place your materials on the ground. Take them home and return later.