Where to recycle aerosol cans?
• Take non-empty aerosol PAINT cans to the recycling center at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station. All other non-empty aerosol cans must be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station. It’s Free.General Information • When placed under pressure, propellant gases liquefy and take up less space. When pressure from an aerosol container is released (usually by pressing a nozzle with your finger), the propellant returns to its gaseous state, dispersing the active ingredients into the air. • Examples include disinfectants, furniture polishes, hair sprays, oven cleaners, pesticides, room deodorizers, spray paints, and tub and tile cleaners. • Many contain toxic materials. When the contents of a container are released, the active ingredients are often dispersed beyond the intended target into the air. Because the particles released are so small, they are easily inhaled into the lungs and quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. A misdirected spray can
