A lot of useful household products can come in handy aerosol spray cans, but what about after you’re done with them? Lubricants, pesticides, and paint all commonly come in aerosol cans, but these spray cans aren’t as easy to dispose of after use. This is especially true for full aerosol spray cans, as they pose a hazard not only due to the contents but also due to the potential to cause damage and inflict harm during the disposal process. Today, we’re going to tackle these problems so you can dispose of your spray cans. [Read more…]
The Hazards of Aerosol Spray Cans
Products that come in aerosol spray cans are convenient, but most of us will think twice before throwing them in the trash. Why is that? Both the pressure and mixture inside aerosol cans (both the products and the propellants) can be hazardous, and special precautions need to be taken to render them safe for at-home disposal or transport to a residential hazardous waste collection center. Learn more about the hazards of aerosol spray cans and what you can do about them. [Read more…]
