Reduction Tips
Consider using refillable pump spray bottles as an alternative to aerosol cans. They reduce packaging waste, eliminate the possibility of explosion, and can stretch your budget when you buy product in concentrate form.Disposal Information
Before disposing, check to see if aerosol cans are empty. Empties are safe to throw in the trash. Full or partially filled cans are potentially dangerous, and may explode if exposed to heat or punctured, by compacting in a garbage truck, for example. Before disposing, check to see if aerosol cans are empty. Empties are safe to throw in the trash. Full or partially filled cans are potentially dangerous, and may explode if exposed to heat or punctured, by compacting in a garbage truck, for example.
If you have leftover product, decide what to do with it. Sometimes, using up the contents according to label directions may make sense. But beware! In addition to the hazardous propellant, the product may be a hazardous chemical that should only be used sparingly. Take aerosol cans that still have product in them to your county household hazardous waste collection site.
For more tips on reducing waste visit Reduce.org, a service of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
To find the collection site nearest you, contact your county's solid waste management office or go to the Household Hazardous Waste page.
For more information on recycling and disposing of aerosol cans, contact your county.