Recycling Pots and Pans
I did a broad search on recycling pots and pans and I found that a lot of recycling places will not take pots and pans. The suggestion was to take them to Goodwill or the Salvation Army. The only problem for me with this is the fact that some of my pans are pretty bent up and I really do not think even the Salvation Army or Goodwill will be able to sell them.
The other option is to take them to a metal recycling place, and sometimes you may get turned down. If you live in any area like I do it should not be hard to find another metal recycling facility.
If your pots and pans are good whatsoever why not donate them? Someone will be able to use them.