Most aerosol cans are made of steel . Today's steel aerosol cans contain an average of 25 percent recycled content. Aluminum aerosol containers are also recyclable . Check with your local recycling coordinator or aluminum collection site for details in your area. Disposing of Aerosol Products Properly Aerosols, like all other household and personal care product containers, should be disposed of properly.
Recycling is the best way to dispose of an empty household aerosol container.
Since aerosols are airtight and the contents will not spoil or evaporate, they can be used and stored over long periods of time. Dispose of the empty container through normal household waste disposal according to label directions, or contact your local solid waste disposal office for instructions for specific products. Never dispose of an aerosol container in roadside dumps or open trash fires. What You Can Do You can help by encouraging your community to accept empty aerosol cans along with other metal containers.