Which bin for aluminium foil and foil trays?
Usual answer in the UK
Recycling Mixed recycling bin
Clean foil and foil food trays are accepted in most UK recycling bins.
How to prepare it
Wipe off grease and food, then scrunch foil into a ball the size of a fist so it is picked out by the sorting machines.
Common mistakes
Do the scrunch test: if it springs back open, it is probably plastic-coated film, which goes in general waste.
Does every council do this?
Most councils follow the answer above, but bins and sorting rules are set locally, and a few councils still do things differently. If your bin has a sticker, or your council sent a leaflet, follow that. Enter your postcode to go straight to your council's guidance.