They could then be disposed of in one shipment, under one manifest. This would have to be done every 3 months or more often, so that storage limit requirements are not exceeded. No matter which approach is ultimately implemented for managing aerosol can wastes, it makes very good sense to reduce the quantity of waste generated as much as possible. A third approach, use of recyclable aerosol containers, has limited application potential but is included for completeness. Avoiding the Purchase of Aerosols Most items which are available in aerosol containers are also available in non-aerosol form.
Aerosol containers offer convenience to the consumer by providing a product in readily usable form.
A food product such as whipped cream provides a good example. Anyone can buy whipping cream, vanilla, and sugar and mix up a bowl of whipped cream. But it's faster to buy a can at the store. The major point to remember is that most purchases of aerosol products are done for convenience and not necessity. Another example is the use of roach sprays.