Properly Disposing of Aerosol Spray Cans

How to dispose of aerosol spray cans properly can be a challenge, but will save on valuable landfill space plus reduce hazardous waste from becoming an environmental problem for communities.

Contents of aerosol cans include:

Paints
Lubricants
Personal hygiene products
Insecticides
Fresheners
Cleaning agents
…And much more

The products are a combined mixture of propellant, liquefied gas, solvents, and the spray product contained under pressure. Even though a can may be empty it is still hazardous because the container is pressurized.

1. Ensure that cans are empty
2. Do NOT depressurize aerosol cans yourself
3. Treat hazardous materials with care