Simply remove the tips and place them with your steel recycling. Remember, you still need to follow the instructions on the label if the aerosol can is not empty. If you are unaware of your community's guidelines regarding aerosol can recycling, call your community administration building. Many retail locations, including hardware stores, grocery stores, and gas stations, reuse and refill the large propane tanks that are needed to heat gas grills. Call to verify that your nearest retailer participates in the reuse of propane tanks.
Some smoke alarms contain mercury, which is extremely dangerous even in small amounts.
Proper disposal at one of the locations listed in this booklet or returning the alarm to the manufacturer will help ensure that the mercury does not contaminate the environment. If your latex paint has never been frozen and is still liquid, you can take it to Hader Hardware s located within Hamilton County. If you need to dispose of oil based paint, you can take off the lid and let it harden. Leave the lid off and put the paint in a well ventilated area away from pets and children. To speed up this process, put sand, sawdust or clean kitty litter into the containers.