How to Easily Crush a Lot of Cans

Recycling cans is a responsible way to take care of the environment. It can also be a lucrative practice if you can collect large numbers of cans. Cans are bulky and take up space and you will want to install a system of crushing them to make them more manageable. You can crush the cans manually, but this will take time and carries the potential for injury from ripped aluminum. Investing in a can crusher is your best bet.

Can crusher

Instructions

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  Stand the can right way up on a solid, flat surface. Make sure you have a pair of thick soled shoes on to prevent injury to your foot. Stomp on the top of the can to crush it.
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  Use a manual can crusher. These are available from hardware and home stores. Simply place the can on the platform and pull the handle down to crush the can.
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  Buy an automatic can crusher for large volumes of cans. Set the crusher up over a bin so that you can collect the crushed cans. Turn it on. Place the can into the slot and it will drop down and get crushed by the automatic crusher. You can place several cans into the slot at the same time to expedite the process.

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