This week, we’re looking at how to dispose of aerosol cans in Surrey. You need to take particular care when disposing of aerosol cans as they are considered hazardous waste; due to the chemicals they contain, there is a risk that they might explode, which could cause a fire that may present a hazard to bin collection staff, trucks and machinery.
How long can I keep aerosol cans for and what should I do if I want to dispose of a half-full can?
Aerosol cans can be stored safely for a long time so if you’ve got full or half-full cans, hang on to them if you can. If you have to dispose of full or half-full cans, take them to any of Surrey’s community recycling centres (CRCs). Ask a member of staff where to take the cans as they will need to be disposed of with other hazardous waste.
How do I dispose of empty aerosol cans in Surrey?
Wherever you live in Surrey, empty aerosol cans can go in your mixed recycling bin.