Aerosol Cans

Please contact Environmental Health and Safety for questions regarding aerosol disposal procedures.

Acceptable Items

  • Cooking oil spray cans
  • Spray paint cans
  • Aerosol cleaners & chemicals

Recycling Tips

  • Aerosol cans must be separated from solid waste and recycling streams due to federal regulations and recycling facilities’ guidelines.
  • Collections and recycling of all aerosol cans are handled by Environmental Health and Safety.
  • Large generators of aerosol cans will be provided a blue cart which will be placed outside, near the yellow electronics cart.
  • Please contact EHS Staff for questions regarding aerosol disposal procedures and/or to request a cart for your building.

Recycling Tips