Common examples
Beverage cans, aluminium foil, clean trays and some lids or closures may carry ALU 41.
Deposit route
Eligible beverage cans should use the local deposit-return system when one applies.
Preparation
Empty contents and remove heavy food residue. Do not put pressurised or hazardous containers in ordinary recycling unless explicitly accepted.
Common questions
Questions people ask
Is ALU 41 always a can?
No. It can identify several aluminium packaging formats.
Can foil be recycled with cans?
Some services accept clean foil; others do not. Check the local route.
Does the code show recycled content?
No. It identifies material.
Reference sources
EU Decision 97/129/EC — Packaging material identification systemOpen source ↗Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — Packaging and packaging wasteOpen source ↗RetuRO — Consumer information about Romania’s deposit-return systemOpen source ↗Singapore NEA — Beverage Container Return SchemeOpen source ↗
Checked 2026-08-16