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Can you recycle aerosol cans?
It depends on your area
Whether you can recycle aerosol cans depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
| Goes in | Curbside if completely empty |
|---|---|
| Category | 🥫 Metal & Cans |
| Verdict | Depends |
How to prepare aerosol cans
Make sure it’s fully empty; don’t puncture it and remove the plastic cap.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Make sure it’s fully empty; don’t puncture it and remove the plastic cap.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Take full or partial cans to hazardous waste.
Why?
Pressurized or partly full cans are a hazard in trucks and balers.
Better option
Take full or partial cans to hazardous waste.
FAQ: Aerosol cans
Can I put aerosol cans in the curbside recycling bin?
Whether you can recycle aerosol cans depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
How should I dispose of aerosol cans?
Curbside if completely empty. Make sure it’s fully empty; don’t puncture it and remove the plastic cap.
Why isn’t aerosol cans recyclable?
Pressurized or partly full cans are a hazard in trucks and balers.
What can I do with aerosol cans instead?
Take full or partial cans to hazardous waste.