Aerosol Cans (punctured & drained)
To be considered empty, an aerosol can must contain NO propellant and NO product, and must be at atmospheric pressure. The EPA regulates all partially empty spray cans as Hazardous Waste because they may still contain ignitable propellants, chlorinated solvents, flammable material, or toxic substances.
Do's:- Store Aerosol cans in a closed container labeled as "Aerosol Cans".
- Return Aerosol cans that malfunction (for example, the tip breaks off) to the manufacturer.
- Consider phasing out the use of spray cans containing hazardous chemicals in your shop.
- Consider using refillable containers that use compressed air as the propellant.
- Recycle the empty punctured and drained can.
- Do Not discard partially empty spray cans in the trash.
- Do Not puncture any aerosol cans except in an approved device.
- Do Not spray aerosols in/around other solvents or parts washers. Hazardous Waste contamination may result.
- Do not crush partially empty Aerosol cans
Scrap metal that is not recycled, however, is subject to the hazardous waste regulations if it is hazardous, so generators must make a hazardous waste determination.
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