Donate/Recycle: Not all curbside recycling programs recycle metal pots and pans. These can be donated for reuse to the Salvation Army, Goodwill or thrift stores. Find out more about your municipal recycling program from the National Recycling Coalition [1].
Recycle: NYC curbside recycling accepts metal pots and pans sorted with other metal and glass recyclables! Find out if they do in your area too. [2]