Do not place aerosol cans in curbside recycling. Empty aerosol cans go in the regular trash for disposal.
Make sure that the can is completely empty before throwing it away. See the steps for properly emptying aerosol cans.
Consider donating still usable or non-hazardous materials (furniture polish, air freshener, hairspray, shaving cream) to a friend, neighbor or
organization that may be able to use the unwanted products.
Residents can dispose of hazardous materials from the home including oil-based paint, pesticides and automotive fluids through the Solid Waste District's
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program.
Looking to recycle other items? Search the "What Do I Do With?" database at the top of every page.
Are you a business? Businesses with empty aerosol cans can throw them into the trash. If the cans held a hazardous material but are empty, they are considered RCRA empty and can be put directly in the trash. If they still have some hazardous liquid in them they must be disposed of as hazardous waste. See a list of locations to properly dispose of aerosols and solvents in our Business Recycling Directory.
Empty CO2 or nitrogen cartridges may be collected and taken to a
scrap yard. You may receive a rebate.