Most common aerosols (deodorant, hairspray, air fresheners), can be disposed of at home or taken to your Recycling Centre (RC).
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Which home bin
Aerosol cans can be placed in your recycling bin at home. Ensure they are empty, clean and dry.
To check they are empty make sure you:
- spray
- squirt
- shake
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Which RC container
Use the mixed recycling container.
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Which RC accept this waste
All our Recycling Centres accept aerosol cans.
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Safety information
Do not squash or pierce aerosol cans.
If you have non-empty aerosols to recycle, make yourself known to staff at the centre who will ensure safe disposal.
There are separate methods to dispose of hazardous waste that may come in aerosols. See the following for information: