Recycle Spray Paint Cans

So throwing those cans in the regular garbage can make them explode due to heat and pressure.

Recycle spray paint cans.

Aerosol cans are pressurized which means they may explode if tampered with. This is the reason people should completely empty spray cans on old newspaper shake the can to confirm it is empty and then dispose of the paint can in the regular trash. Because of the dangers of improper spray paint recycling many counties have made it illegal to throw spray cans in the normal garbage. Spray paint cans are designed in such a way that the particles in the can stay under pressure to maintain the liquid form of the paint.

Never attempt to puncture an aerosol can or expose it to extreme heat. Once completely empty of contents recycle krylon spray paint cans to help reduce the volume of waste in landfills and conserve energy. If the can has a plastic lid you can remove this for recycling. In some places you can be fined for disposing them with your regular garbage.

Do not attempt to remove the spray nozzle from the can even though it is usually plastic. While the can itself has the same value as other metal cans the pressurized air inside and potentially hazardous contents make recycling a bit more complicated. Proper disposal of spray paint cans is important. The lid is likely recyclable too.

While empty cans can be disposed of in your household garbage cans with even a small amount of paint left unused can be a safety and environmental hazard.