Empty Spray Paint Aerosol Cans
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Must be COMPLETELY empty to prevent combustion and fires, i.e. NO air or noise should come from the nozzle when it is pressed down.
If it is empty to the extent possible, this item is safe for disposal in your regular trash. It is not recyclable through RI's mixed recycling program, eligible for a special drop-off or pick-up program, nor considered household hazardous waste.
Though this item follows the basic rule for metal recycling in your bin or cart (it’s a can, lid, or foil), this particular item cannot be accurately sorted and/or sold to recyclers. For a list of exceptions to the basic mixed recycling rules, download our detailed mixed recycling guidelines.