What to do with
Aerosols
Want to recycle aerosols?
Aerosols are widely recycled in household collection schemes and at recycling points. To find your nearest recycling facilities for aerosols use our handy Recycling Locator tool.
How to recycle aerosols
- Ensure aerosols are completely empty before recycling
- Do not pierce, crush or flatten aerosol cans
- Detach any loose or easily removable parts, such as the lid, and dispose of them with the rest of your rubbish
What are aerosols made from?
Around 60% of aerosols are made from tinplated steel and approx 40% are made from aluminium. Both of these metals are recyclable. Aerosols also contain some small plastic and rubber components including the lid, valve and dip tube which are extracted in the recycling process.
If everyone in UK recycled one empty can of air freshener, enough energy could be saved to run a TV in 273,000 homes for a year!
Did you know?
Can you put aerosols in your home recycling?