Aerosol Cans
Empty and dry aerosol cans (no liquids or remaining pressure) are
exempt from hazardous waste rules. To recycle empty cans, see
Scrap Metal Processors & Redemption Centers. For proper disposal of aerosol cans which contain hazardous product or propellant, contact your
county environmental office.
Those businesses that are not regulated as a Large Quantity Generator
(LQG) or Small Quantity Generator (SQG) can take waste aerosol cans
(including contents) to a Very Small Quantity Generator
(VSQG) collection site.
Consider an Alternative
To reduce or eliminate aerosol can waste, consider purchasing products
in bulk and using reusable or non-aerosol pump applicators. When
applying paints, use a brush or consider a paint gun instead of aerosol
cans, or consider electrostatic painting.
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