Aerosol cans are pressurized which means they may explode if tampered with.
Recycle spray paint cans.
If the can has a plastic lid you can remove this for recycling.
How to recycle aerosol cans.
Never attempt to puncture an aerosol can or expose it to extreme heat.
Aerosol cans are used to store everything from food to bathroom products to paint.
The lid is likely recyclable too.
So throwing those cans in the regular garbage can make them explode due to heat and pressure.
While the can itself has the same value as other metal cans the pressurized air inside and potentially hazardous contents make recycling a bit more complicated.
Yes krylon spray paint cans and their plastic caps are designed to be recyclable where recycling facilities for these materials exist.
Once completely empty of contents recycle krylon spray paint cans to help reduce the volume of waste in landfills and conserve energy.
Do not attempt to remove the spray nozzle from the can even though it is usually plastic.
Proper disposal of spray paint cans is important.
Spray paint cans are designed in such a way that the particles in the can stay under pressure to maintain the liquid form of the paint.
While empty cans can be disposed of in your household garbage cans with even a small amount of paint left unused can be a safety and environmental hazard.